Aladdin
PG

Aladdin

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2019 • 127 min • Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Family

Synopsis

A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
68
Movie Knight Score
10737 reviews
  • 67 Reviewers · 6 · 69%
  • 71 Audience · 10731 · 31%

A kindhearted street urchin discovers a magical lamp and a powerful Genie, falling for the princess while battling an evil sorcerer who seeks control of their kingdom. This live-action musical adventure brings a classic tale to life with vibrant energy and humor.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Some intense magical battles
  • One character is imprisoned
  • Characters tell lies

What it models well

  • Kindness and generosity
  • Being true to yourself
  • Courage and standing up for what's right
  • The importance of honesty

Talk about it after

  • What makes a good leader?
  • The dangers of wanting too much power
  • Why it's important to be honest with others

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Top billed cast

Director: Guy Ritchie • Crew: John August, Guy Ritchie

Trailers & clips

Now Showing in Cinemas

Aladdin Interview Guy Ritchie & Alan Menken | Inside Picturehouse Special

Disney's Aladdin

Official Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended

Recently, I finally took the time to watch the 2019 live adaptation of Aladdin. While I found it to be a fantastic film, I couldn't help but feel that it didn't quite capture all the magic of the original animated version from 1992. The music in the live-action film was enjoyable, but it lacked some of the memorable moments and creativity that made the animated version so special.…

Not recommended

I was kind of disappointed in this movie. I was expecting it to be a lot better then it was. It's not bad or a good movie.

Recommended

Why do people hate this movie???? If you do a live action THIS was as cloae to perfection as you could get. True to every aspect of the caryoon and honoring the memory of Robin Williams without Will 's Genie trampling on the iconic cartoon portrayal. Visually stunning. Music was spot on.

Not recommended

While I am fully prepared to admit that I hated this slightly less than I expected to, I also officially give up on Guy Ritchie. Disney's original _Aladdin_ is not one of my favourite Disney flicks, but I do like it.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Saw this one last night and I must say I wasn't sure what to expect but I was extremely impressed by what I saw the movie made me laugh and smile theres plenty of action for Young boys and alot of music costumes and romance for young girls the only problem I see is there are shots of swinging breasts due to the wardrobe back then also the action may be a bit much for the youngest of kids but it's pure edge of the sea…

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