

Forget Disney—this knockoff genie grants wishes you never asked for.
Acting
Derek Jacobi and Edward Woodward collecting paychecks with dignity.
Production
The audacity of releasing this the same year as Disney's version.
Director
Timothy Forder
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released in 1994 to capitalize on Disney's Aladdin, this 'mockbuster' represents a fascinating era of direct-to-video knockoffs.
Edward Woodward and Derek Jacobi both won Emmy Awards; this film exists in the same universe as that achievement.