Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- hopeful
- christmas viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film wholesome and intermittently amusing, with warmth from Melissa McCarthy and emotional restraint from Paapa Essiedu, but judged its writing and originality underwhelming.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bernard enlists genie Flora to help win back his wife Julie and daughter Eve before Christmas.
Bernard’s workaholic lifestyle is the concrete obstacle separating him from his family.
The story unfolds around Christmas, including shopping and magical wish fulfillment.
Flora’s magical powers enable Bernard’s attempts to change his circumstances and reconnect with his family.
Films like Genie, and why
Bruce Almighty
shared magical wish fulfillment, family reconciliation, and broad fantasy comedy
Aladdin
shared genie-centered fantasy, comic wish fulfillment, and warm family-friendly tone
The Family Man
shared Christmas setting, relationship repair, and accessible holiday comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Boyd
- Release Date
- 2023-11-22
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (282)
Cast
- Melissa McCarthy
- Paapa Essiedu
- Denée Benton
- Jordyn McIntosh
- Alan Cumming
- Marc Maron
- Tate Ellington
- LaChanze
- Ellen Cleghorne
- Oberon K.A. Adjepong
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Genie about?
- A distracted father turns to a mischievous genie for one last chance to reclaim his family during the Christmas season.
- What is Genie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Genie as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Genie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Genie.
- What did critics think of Genie?
- Critics found the film wholesome and intermittently amusing, with warmth from Melissa McCarthy and emotional restraint from Paapa Essiedu, but judged its writing and originality underwhelming.
- Which films are like Genie?
- Films with a similar feel include Bruce Almighty, Aladdin, and The Family Man.
- How long is Genie?
- Genie runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Genie?
- In United States, Genie streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
