Aladdin (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1990, Aladdin is a family, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Micky Dolenz, running about 69 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in ancient China, an aimless young man falls in love with the Emperor's beautiful daughter, and goes on a journey with his supposedly long-lost uncle to find riches.

Who’s in it. Aladdin stars Barry Bostwick as Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring, I.M. Hobson as The Emperor, Jane A. Johnston as Aladdin's Mother and Lu Leonard as Mrs. Chang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Aladdin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aladdin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Aladdin tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Aladdin (1990)?
In US, Aladdin is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Aladdin worth watching?
Aladdin holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, romance, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Aladdin?
Aladdin stars Barry Bostwick, I.M. Hobson, Jane A. Johnston, Lu Leonard and Donna McKechnie.
When was Aladdin released?
Aladdin was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.