# Genie (2023)

> A distracted father turns to a mischievous genie for one last chance to reclaim his family during the Christmas season.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1189547

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
- Director: Sam Boyd
- Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Jordyn McIntosh, Alan Cumming, Marc Maron, Tate Ellington, LaChanze
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24429218/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, warm, hopeful, christmas viewing, family movie night

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