Bernard and the Genie(1991)
Bernard and the Genie Synopsis
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.
Bernard and the Genie (1991) is a comedy, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Paul Weiland, released on November 23, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Lenny Henry, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson and John Gabriel. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Weiland
- Writers:
- Richard Curtis, Lenny Henry
- Producers:
- Jacinta Peel
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Pratt
- Composer:
- Howard Goodall
- Production:
- Talkback, BBC, Attaboy Films, Miramax
- Status:
- Released
Bernard and the Genie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lenny Henry
as Josephus the Genie
Alan Cumming
as Bernard Bottle
Rowan Atkinson
as Charles Pinkworth
John Gabriel
as Wizard
Kevin Allen
as Kevin
Denis Lill
as Frank Kepple
Angela Clarke
as Carrie
Janet Henfrey
as Miss Purse
- Marcia Ashton
Marcia Ashton
as Miss Temple
Trevor Laird
as PC Parker
Gary Whelan
as Officer
Bob Geldof
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Paul Weiland, written by Richard Curtis and Lenny Henry, produced by Jacinta Peel.
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Bernard and the Genie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 29 ratings.
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Bernard and the Genie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bernard and the Genie online?
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Bernard and the Genie (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bernard and the Genie?
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The main cast of Bernard and the Genie (1991) includes Lenny Henry, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson, John Gabriel and Kevin Allen. The film was directed by Paul Weiland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bernard and the Genie released?
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Bernard and the Genie was released on November 23, 1991 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Bernard and the Genie worth watching?
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Bernard and the Genie (1991) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.