The Incredible Genie (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, The Incredible Genie is a comedy and family film directed by Alexander Cassini, running about 91 minutes. “Be Careful What You Wish For, It Might Just Come True!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon is a brainy but bashful 13-year-old who could use a best friend. But when he finally finds one, it turns out to be a 4000-year-old genie whose wish-granting skills need a serious tune-up! Before you can say "Hocus pocus", Simon and his magic-challenged buddy unleash an outrageous onslaught of wildly off-target wishes - attracting the attentions of a government scientist with an evil plan. Now Simon is about to learn that when the chips are down, friendship is the most powerful magic of all!
Who’s in it. The Incredible Genie stars Matt Koruba as Simon Alexander, Stacie Randall as Sandra Alexander, Biff Manard as Farrow and George Miserlis as Peter Dopler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Incredible Genie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Incredible Genie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Incredible Genie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Incredible Genie (1999)?
- In US, The Incredible Genie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Incredible Genie worth watching?
- The Incredible Genie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Incredible Genie?
- The Incredible Genie stars Matt Koruba, Stacie Randall, Biff Manard, George Miserlis and Amanda Fuller.
- When was The Incredible Genie released?
- The Incredible Genie was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.