What is The Return of Jafar like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Return of Jafar as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is The Return of Jafar violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Return of Jafar as mild.

Which films are like The Return of Jafar?

Films with a similar feel include Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

How long is The Return of Jafar?

The Return of Jafar runs 69 minutes.

Where can I watch The Return of Jafar?

In United States, The Return of Jafar streams on Disney Plus.

The Return of Jafar

Name: The Return of Jafar
Genre: Family, Adventure, Animation, Romance
Released: 1994-12-15
Duration: 1 h 9 min
Rating: 6.199999809265137
Cast: Gilbert Gottfried, Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman, Dan Castellaneta

199469 min★ 6.2

Aladdin’s palace romance and newfound status are disrupted when a vengeful Jafar returns through a foolish thief and a magical black lamp.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Simple
Violence: Mild

playful
breezy
whimsical
family movie night
children's viewing

What critics said

Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a rushed, lower-quality continuation that lacks the animation polish, creativity, and impact of its predecessor.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

The story continues Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Genie, and Jafar's established relationships after the earlier adventure.
Jafar's black lamp is discovered by Abis Mal and enables Jafar to pursue revenge in Agrabah.
Iago, Abu, Genie, magic, a flying carpet, and musical storytelling shape the film's light adventure tone.
Aladdin struggles with his new upper-class palace life while he and Jasmine remain unmarried.

Films like The Return of Jafar, and why

Aladdin
animated fairy-tale adventure with musical numbers, comic sidekicks, magic, and a returning villain seeking revenge
The Princess and the Frog
family-friendly animated fantasy adventure combining palace romance, magical objects, comic animal companions, and musical storytelling
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
animated fantasy sequel centered on a magical antagonist, colorful adventure, comic relief, and a young romantic couple

Movie Details

Directors: Tad Stones, Alan Zaslove, Toby Shelton
Release Date: 1994-12-15
Runtime: 69 min
Rating: 6.2 / 10 (3491)

Cast

Gilbert Gottfried
Scott Weinger
Linda Larkin
Jonathan Freeman
Dan Castellaneta
Frank Welker
Val Bettin
Jason Alexander
B.J. Ward
Jim Cummings

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Disney Plus
Rent: Apple TV Store, 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 The Return of Jafar about?: Aladdin’s palace romance and newfound status are disrupted when a vengeful Jafar returns through a foolish thief and a magical black lamp.
What is The Return of Jafar like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Return of Jafar as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
Is The Return of Jafar violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Return of Jafar as mild.
What did critics think of The Return of Jafar?: Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a rushed, lower-quality continuation that lacks the animation polish, creativity, and impact of its predecessor.
Which films are like The Return of Jafar?: Films with a similar feel include Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
How long is The Return of Jafar?: The Return of Jafar runs 69 minutes.
Where can I watch The Return of Jafar?: In United States, The Return of Jafar streams on Disney Plus.

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