Aladdin (2019)

Kernel Score: 79% · 10,514 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family

Released: 2019-05-22

Runtime: 127 minutes

Is Aladdin worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A live-action remake with some good songs and a charismatic Genie, but it lacks the spark and style of the 1992 cartoon. Fine for families who want a gentler Aladdin.

Watch it if you

  • haven't seen the cartoon
  • like musicals
  • want family-friendly fantasy

Skip it if you

  • love the animated original
  • dislike remakes

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Aladdin

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Aladdin parents' guide: ages 5+

Parents need to know that this PG live-action musical remake is a colorful family adventure with action peril, a power-hungry villain, and some mildly suggestive costumes and dancing.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Adventure-style action and peril from a scheming, power-hungry villain, but nothing bloody or intense.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A reviewer notes some mildly suggestive dancing and period costumes, but nothing beyond that.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Aladdin

If you liked Aladdin, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Aladdin (1992) — 92%: The original, which is more inventive and funnier.
  • Beauty and the Beast (2017) — 78%: Another live-action Disney remake.
  • The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Fairy-tale fun for adults and kids alike.
  • Stardust (2007) — 84%: Adventure fairy tale with humour.
  • Maleficent (2014) — 80%: Disney fairy tale from a villain's side.
  • The Wizard of Oz (1939) — 87%: Classic fantasy musical adventure.

Director

Guy Ritchie

Cast

  • Will Smith as Genie / Mariner
  • Mena Massoud as Aladdin
  • Naomi Scott as Jasmine
  • Marwan Kenzari as Jafar
  • Navid Negahban as Sultan
  • Nasim Pedrad as Dalia
  • Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders
  • Numan Acar as Hakim
  • Jordan A. Nash as Omar
  • Taliyah Blair as Lian

Aladdin FAQ

Is Aladdin worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A live-action remake with some good songs and a charismatic Genie, but it lacks the spark and style of the 1992 cartoon. Fine for families who want a gentler Aladdin.

Where can I watch Aladdin?

In the US you can stream Aladdin on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Aladdin OK for kids?

Aladdin is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that this PG live-action musical remake is a colorful family adventure with action peril, a power-hungry villain, and some mildly suggestive costumes and dancing.

What movies are like Aladdin?

If you liked Aladdin, try Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess Bride and Stardust.