Genie is a Sky Christmas-themed film that premiered on December 1, 2023. Produced for PolyGram/Universal by its Working Title Films division, it is an American adaptation of the BBC One telefilm Bernard and the Genie written by Richard Curtis, creator of Notting Hill and Love Actually.
Summary[]
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With his job, life and family unraveling around him, a despondent Bernard dusts off a jewelry box and unintentionally releases genie Flora, who just might be able to help him. Maybe. It’s a longshot, frankly. In the process, Flora and Bernard will discover that love, and an unexpected friendship, can unleash a special holiday magic all its own.
Songs[]
| Title(s) | Performed by |
|---|---|
| "Presents for Christmas" | Solomon Burke |
| "Father Christmas" | The Kinks |
| "Please Come Home for Christmas" | Charles Brown |
| "Christmas Just Ain't Christmas" | The O'Jays |
| "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" "Deck the Halls" "O Tannenbaum" |
Michael Boyd |
| "Merry Christmas Baby" | Otis Redding |
| Puccini's Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" | Hera Hyesang Park |
| "It's Been a Long, Long Time" | Louis Armstrong |
| "Ms. New Booty" | Bubba Sparxxx, Ying Yang Twins & Mr. Collipark |
| "What You Won't Do for Love" | Bobby Caldwell |
| "March of the Crabs" | Anvil |
| "Two MiGs, Not One" from Top Gun | Harold Faltermeyer |
| "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" | All Saints Choir, Great Chesterford, Essex |
| "Wishing" | Electric Light Orchestra |
| "What Christmas Means to Me" | Stevie Wonder |
| "Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday" | William Bell |
| "Footchase" (Part 2) from Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Lorne Balfe |
| "I Wish" | Skee-Lo |
Availability[]
The movie was made available on DVD and Blu-ray on November 5, 2024.
DVDUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment
November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
Blu-rayUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment
November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
Cast[]
| Actor/actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Melissa McCarthy (EP) | Flora |
| Paapa Essiedu | Bernard |
| Denée Benton | Julie |
| Jordyn McIntosh | Eve |
| Alan Cumming | Flaxman |
| Marc Maron | Lenny |
| Tate Ellington | Johnny |
| LaChanze | Grandma Patty |
| Ellen Cleghorne | Bernard's Mother |
| Oberon Adjepong | Bernard's Father |
| Ego Nwodim | Diana |
| John Reynolds | Marvin |
| Nyasha Hatendi | Pete |
| Emanuele Secci | Henry Hackford |
| Luis Guzmán | Detective Perez |
| Savino LaQuale Aaron Berg |
Firemen |
| Ralph Brown | Sorcerer |
| Claudia Robinson | Bernard's Grandmother |
| Victoria Collett | Emma |
| John C. Guild | Grotto Santa |
| James Beaman | Smart Waiter |
| David Moreland | Neighbor |
| Rana Novini | News anchor |
| Paul McCallion | Shop Assistant |
| Sara Gore | Reporter |
| Ace Wild | Boy |
| Lucie Bhisitkul | Santa's Helper |
| John Williams Watkins | Caretaker |
| Lauren Pisano | Colleague |
| Caroline Duncan | Waitress |
| Raymond Neil Hernandez | Hot Chocolate Man |
| Roya Shanks | Maitre D' |
| Pascal Yen-Pfister | Museum Guard |
| Neil Daly John 'Buzz' Moyer |
Police Officers |
| Lyman Chen | Charles |
| Jefferson Cox Laurie Crompton |
Cops |
| Niraj Arjan | Seat Neighbor |
| Greg Kaston | Office Worker |
| Joy Lynn Jacobs | Diner |
| Mark Green | Young Bernard's Father |
| Melvin Cross Daniel Jones |
Bucket Guys |
| Chloë Vivian Gottlieb | Flaxman's Receptionist |
| Robert Highsmith | Bloomingdale's Doorman |
Videos[]
Genie - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Official trailer
Genie (Melissa McCarthy) - The Unusual Wishing Rules - Extended Preview
"The Unusual Wishing Rules"
External links[]
- Genie at the Internet Movie Database
- Genie at the Movie Database
- Genie at Rotten Tomatoes