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Release Year1991
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Fantasy, TV Movie
Votes29
DirectorPaul Weiland
WritersRichard Curtis
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBernard and the Genie
About Bernard and the Genie
Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side.
Directed by Paul Weiland, Bernard and the Genie leans on a strong ensemble — Lenny Henry, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1991.
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