My Darling Genie (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, My Darling Genie is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Yang Chuan. “Wo ai shen xian zhe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Out of the Shaw Brothers vaults comes My Darling Genie, an amiable early-eighties comedy starring the enchanting Cherie Chung. Derek Yee is Cheng, a brusque construction worker who discovers a magical umbrella on a routine dig. When the umbrella is opened and sprinkled with water, a 200 year-old genie arrives to grant the owner's wishes. As if that weren't enough, this genie happens to look like Cherie Chung! Cheng has been given a virtual ticket to Heaven, but he's more annoyed than grateful, and uses the Genie to perform mostly menial tasks.
Who’s in it. My Darling Genie stars Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Qing, the Genie, Derek Yee Tung-Sing as Cheng, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan as Uncle Fan and James Yi Lui as Lin Guo Ren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, My Darling Genie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Darling Genie page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Darling Genie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Darling Genie (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Darling Genie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Darling Genie worth watching?
- My Darling Genie holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Darling Genie?
- My Darling Genie stars Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, James Yi Lui and Liu Lai-Ling.
- When was My Darling Genie released?
- My Darling Genie was released in 1984.