Bernard and the Genie (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, Bernard and the Genie is a comedy, fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Weiland, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Bernard and the Genie stars Lenny Henry as Josephus the Genie, Alan Cumming as Bernard Bottle, Rowan Atkinson as Charles Pinkworth and John Gabriel as Wizard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Bernard and the Genie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bernard and the Genie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bernard and the Genie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bernard and the Genie (1991)?
- In US, Bernard and the Genie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bernard and the Genie worth watching?
- Bernard and the Genie holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bernard and the Genie?
- Bernard and the Genie stars Lenny Henry, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson, John Gabriel and Kevin Allen.
- When was Bernard and the Genie released?
- Bernard and the Genie was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.