Bernard and the Genie
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Lenny Henry
Josephus the Genie
Alan Cumming
Bernard Bottle
Rowan Atkinson
Charles Pinkworth
John Gabriel
Wizard
Kevin Allen
Kevin
Denis Lill
Frank Kepple
Angela Clarke
Carrie
Janet Henfrey
Miss Purse
Marcia Ashton
Miss Temple
Trevor Laird
PC Parker
Gary Whelan
Officer
Bob Geldof
Himself
Melvyn Bragg
Himself
Trevor McDonald
Newscaster
Gary Lineker
Himself
Andrée Bernard
Judy
David Forman
Leonardo
Vincent Hanna
Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Weiland
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Curtis, Lenny Henry
- Original Score
- Howard Goodall
- Original Title
- Bernard and the Genie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Talkback, BBC, Attaboy Films, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Weiland
Richard Curtis, Lenny Henry
Howard Goodall
Roger Pratt
Ian Weil
Jacinta Peel, Peter Fincham, Mary Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Curtis
Writer
Paul Weiland
Director
Jacinta Peel
Producer
Howard Goodall
Original Music Composer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Ian Weil
Editor
John Beard
Production Design
Rod McLean
Production Design
Rebecca Hale
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernard and the Genie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bernard and the Genie 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 directed Bernard and the Genie?
Bernard and the Genie was directed by Paul Weiland.
Who stars in Bernard and the Genie?
The principal cast of Bernard and the Genie includes Lenny Henry, Alan Cumming, Rowan Atkinson, John Gabriel, Kevin Allen.
When was Bernard and the Genie released and how long is it?
Bernard and the Genie was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Bernard and the Genie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bernard and the Genie was composed by Howard Goodall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bernard and the Genie?
Bernard and the Genie holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).