IMDb RATING
5.9/10
8.6K
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The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.
Oberon K.A. Adjepong
- Bernard's Father
- (as Oberon Adjepong)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIt is a remake of the 1991 British television film Bernard and the Genie, also written by Curtis.
- GoofsThe stuffed bear at the beginning is either strapped onto the back of the motorbike or it isn't. If it is it simply can't roll off on an easy, and very apparent wide, turn. If it isn't it will instantly fall off as soon as Bernard puts the bike in motion.
- Crazy creditsThe Universal logo at the beginning has snow.
- ConnectionsFeatures Top Gun (1986)
- SoundtracksPresents for Christmas
Written by Solomon Burke Jr., Solomon Burke (as Solomon Burke Sr.), Dolores Burke
Performed by Solomon Burke
Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd
Featured review
Don't listen to these realists that pan the movie
I just love these reviewers that give movies like this a 1 or a 2 and say it's "unbelievable". Would they also give a Tom and Jerry cartoon a one because Jerry hits Tom over the head with a frying pan, and "Oh my gosh!! The cat didn't die! That's so ridiculous!!" C'mon folks, this movie is like a big cartoon, with human characters. You pretty much know where this movie is going by watching the preview. But so what. It's still loads of fun, and rated PG so you can watch it with your kids. Sorry all you serious film buffs. No naked women, no sex, no swear words, just a whole lot of fun and "fish out of water" type jokes. Melissa is a fun title character, and Paapa Essiedu is the perfect "straight man". Have yourself a nice, clean enjoyable evening watching this one.
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- jpstuart99
- Nov 25, 2023
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- Also known as
- Bernard and the Genie
- Filming locations
- New York City, New York, USA(street scenes)
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $333,526
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
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