The Return of Jafar (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1994, The Return of Jafar is an adventure, family, animation and romance film directed by Alan Zaslove, running about 69 minutes. “The Aladdin adventure continues...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames inside an exploding lava pit, it's up to Aladdin - with Princess Jasmine and the outrageously funny Genie by his side - to save the kingdom once and for all.
Who’s in it. The Return of Jafar stars Scott Weinger as Aladdin (voice), Linda Larkin as Princess Jasmine (voice), Jonathan Freeman as Jafar (voice) and Gilbert Gottfried as Iago (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Return of Jafar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Jafar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Jafar tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Jafar (1994)?
- In US, The Return of Jafar is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return of Jafar worth watching?
- The Return of Jafar holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Jafar?
- The Return of Jafar stars Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried and Dan Castellaneta.
- When was The Return of Jafar released?
- The Return of Jafar was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.