Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- uplifting
- playful
- family movie night
- musical movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the remake energetic and entertaining but uneven, with its musical spectacle and performances offset by a conventional story and mixed execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Aladdin uses the genie's magic to present himself as a prince while courting Jasmine.
The magic lamp and its genie become the focus of Jafar's attempt to gain power.
The production foregrounds lavish song-and-dance numbers, costumes, palace settings, and a flying carpet.
Agrabah, its sultanate, palace society, and folklore-derived magic establish the film's setting and aesthetic.
Films like Aladdin, and why
Beauty and the Beast
family-friendly fantasy adventure with a romantic quest, comic magic, and lavish musical spectacle
The Little Mermaid
Disney live-action fantasy romance centered on a young outsider, royal identity, and colorful musical numbers
Enchanted
wish-fulfillment fantasy with exuberant songs, comic sidekicks, and a struggle against a power-hungry villain
Movie Details
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Release Date
- 2019-05-22
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (10825)
Cast
- Mena Massoud
- Will Smith
- Naomi Scott
- Marwan Kenzari
- Navid Negahban
- Nasim Pedrad
- Billy Magnussen
- Numan Acar
- Jordan A. Nash
- Taliyah Blair
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney 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 Aladdin about?
- A street-smart outsider uses a magical identity makeover to win a princess's heart and thwart a power-hungry sorcerer in a lavish Disney musical adventure.
- What is Aladdin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Aladdin as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Aladdin violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Aladdin as mild.
- What did critics think of Aladdin?
- Critics broadly found the remake energetic and entertaining but uneven, with its musical spectacle and performances offset by a conventional story and mixed execution.
- Which films are like Aladdin?
- Films with a similar feel include Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Enchanted.
- How long is Aladdin?
- Aladdin runs 127 minutes.
- Where can I watch Aladdin?
- In United States, Aladdin streams on Disney Plus.
