15 Best Movies With Genies That You Can Watch All Day

Genie, genie, genie…! Everybody loves the genie, and even yearns for owning a genie to be able to make our wishes come true. That’s why movies about genies or the djinn always draw huge attention from audiences. Not just children, but adult audiences also can’t get enough of genies, and dream of a real-life genie.
Disney’s Aladdin 1992 is the most well-known movie with the genie. Although there are many Aladdin and genie versions (both animated and live-action movies) around the world, the Disney animated version is most successful as a funny, warm-hearted giant blue genie. That’s the typical genie who’s magical, and willing to make people's wishes come true.
But today, with the unlimited creativity of producers, they give movies with various types of genies. They can be a horrifying djinn that makes audiences jump out of their skin or djinn as a heel character that people hate. There’s even a sexy djinn that makes every woman fall in love.
Today, in this post, we’ve curated 15 best movies with genies that really fill up your entertaining time. Scroll down to explore.

#1 Aladdin and His Magic Lamp (1970)

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Before the well-known Disney’s Aladdin 1992, the Aladdin and His Magic Lamp French animated film released in 1970 had millions and millions of followers. It is partially based on Aladdin's story from Arabian Nights. The picture was made on a short timetable by Image's fifty-artist staff in 1969 (from April to November of that year) and proved popular with children upon its initial release.
The genie in the movie is called an “African magician." He travels to Aladdin's village, which is mentioned as being near the Chinese border, and enlists Aladdin's assistance by posing as his long-lost uncle and pledging to leave his wealth to Aladdin. At one point, the Magician character tells us about his journeys to China, India, and Persia, and we watch a montage of these excursions, which is kind of interesting because it conjures various civilizations of the time.

#2 A Kid in Aladdin's Palace (1997)

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This genie movie grabbed a lot of attention when released in 1997. The genie was played by the late Taylor Negron. He really channeled his own unique vibe for this famous character. In the movie, the genie takes a teen to Arabia to stop Aladdin's villainous brother, Luxor. With its new story, the film pretty much has a cult following.

#3 Wishmaster (1997)

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Wishmaster gives a very different genie - a wish-granting, malevolent genie who is freed from a jewel and tries to steal the soul of the woman who discovered him. Andrew Divoff, known for his impressive villain roles, portrayed this character. He successfully delivered the Djinn who is scary and resourceful.

#4 Kazaam (1996)

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Another movie that has a new story of a genie is Kazaam (1996). In the movie, Kazaam (Shaquille O'Neal) is a genie who has been imprisoned for thousands of years until he is accidentally released by Max (Francis Capra), who is on the run from a local gang. Kazaam tells the youngster that he is Max's till he grants three wishes, but what Max rants about is reconnecting with his estranged father. When the genie, who is considering a music career, forgets about his young master, Max is attacked by the wicked club owner Malik (Marshall Manesh).

#5 Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)

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Following the success of Wishmaster, Wishmaster 2 thrills its fans with striking horror scenes. In particular, Andrew Divoff still keeps fans interested with his scary Djinn.
In this movie, When Morgana (Holly Fields) botches an art theft, she accidentally releases an ancient mystical monster known as the Djinn (Andrew Divoff) from his bottle. The Djinn allows Morgana to flee and accepts responsibility for the crime. The Djinn, now dressed as a human, is arrested and imprisoned, which he enjoys because he may now claim the souls of the inmates. On the outside, Morgana and a priest join forces to permanently re-capture the Djinn.

#6 Djinn (2013)

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Like Wishmaster, Djinn is a horror Genie movie. The movie centers around a young Emirati couple, who go home and settle into a high-rise apartment in Ras al-Khaimah. They learn that their neighbors might not be human. In addition, the film flashes back to an abandoned fishing town, where the apartment was finally erected. An American backpacker learns about djinn from local Emiratis in the village region.

#7 The Djinn (2021)

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The Djinn (2021) is a decent American supernatural horror film. It centers around Dylan Jacobs, a young silent, and asthmatic boy, trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster after making a wish to fulfill his heart's greatest desire. The genie in the movie is an evil who stalks Dylan.

#8 Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001)

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The second sequel of Wishmaster continues to float the boat of moviegoers, especially horror movie fans. In this sequel, John Novak took the place of Andrew Divoff to play the Djinn. It disappointed some fans, but Novak nailed that when highlighting a terrifying genie.
The Wishmaster comes for the third time to ruin the lives of more innocents. This time, his victim is Diana Collins, a beautiful, innocent, and studious adolescent who unintentionally unsealed the djinn's tomb (a mysterious box with a diamond inside) and liberated him. Professor Barash asks Djinn to let him be the one who grants wishes after he gains his freedom. The professor wants two of the world's most beautiful women to fall in love with him.

#9 Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled (2002)

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As in previous films, a wicked genie is liberated from his prison and must grant three wishes to the person who awakens him to free the Djinn race from Hell and allow them to rule the Earth. Yet this sequel seems like an action-romance film, albeit is still a horror movie.

#10 Three Thousand Years of Longing

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Three Thousand Years of Longing, a 2022 film starring Idris Elba as the Djinn and Tilda Swinton, has its take on the Djinn story. This genie is prone to desire, jealousy, and selfishness, and he is honest enough to admit it. It's a breath of fresh air to witness Elba's (and writer/director George Miller's) portrayal of the timeless figure be so open and emotional.
The Djinn in Three Thousand Years of Longing is one of the most emotionally complex geniuses in cinema, brooding around the suite and forever caught in the rich tapestry of stories that make up his history. His stories, incorporated within the film frame narratives, are as crucial to the underlying ideas as everything else.

#11 Aladdin and His Lamp (1952)

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It turns out that Aladdin and Genie have rocked the screen a long time ago. In this version, a young man discovers a lamp containing a genie. If the man frees himself from the light, the genie offers to grant him three wishes. That sounds familiar!

#12 Aladdin (1992)

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Disney's “Aladdin” animated movie 1992 requires no introductions. The Genie in the film, voiced by the late Robin Williams, became an icon. He left hugely impressed with his big blue body and boisterous fun. However, audiences and critics appreciate when this Genie also shows his softer sensitive side though, and truly cares about Aladdin's happiness.

#13 The Return of Jafar (1994)

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Although officially the sequel to Aladdin 1992, this film was a direct-to-video release, therefore many people missed out on it. it. The movie has a cult following thanks to the same characters, including big fun Genie. Although it might not be as engaging as the original, it keeps viewers engaged in this realm and is highly recommended on Disney+.
In this Disney animated story, Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, and the group discover that they are not entirely safe from the evil sorcerer Jafar. Jafar has been imprisoned in a magic lamp since their previous encounter with him, but an unskilled burglar named Abis Mal (Jason Alexander) is about to change that. Jafar's parrot, Iago, has fortunately chosen to side with Aladdin and his friends, which is fortunate because they need all the assistance they can get.

#14 Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

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This is another Aladdin 1992 sequel with the same characters. And the big blue Genie is still the star of the film. This version depicted the story of Aladdin and his father Cassim, who has been hunting the Hand of Midas, which turns everything it touches into gold.

#15 Aladdin (2019)

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This list cannot be completed without the mention of “Aladin” (2019) with the Genie played by Will Smith. The movie is the epitome of Josh Raby's observation, summarizing this era of both Disney features and computer animation. It was written by John August ("Big Fish") and rewritten by Ritchie, with music and songs by Alan Menken (and the late Howard Ashman) as well as a few original tunes intended to qualify the film for Best Original Song Oscars.

The story of the movie seems familiar. A charming street urchin named Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine, the stunning daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. Aladdin discovers a magic oil lamp while exploring her exotic home, and it summons a mighty, witty, larger-than-life genie. Soon after becoming friends, Aladdin and the genie must set out on a perilous journey to prevent the evil sorcerer Jafar from overthrowing young Jasmine's kingdom.