Kazaam (1996)

Directed by

Paul Michael Glaser

Genre

fantasy film, comedy film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 33m

Rated

PG

Rating

4.2 of 10 from 311 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A 12-year-old boy finds a magic boombox and releases a genie. The genie grants him three wishes, leading to chaotic and humorous situations.

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What happens

Kazaam () is a 1996 American musical fantasy comedy film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, written by Christian Ford and Roger Soffer based on a story by Glaser, and starring Shaquille O'Neal as the title character, a 5,000-year-old genie who appears from a magic boombox to grant a 12-year-old boy three wishes. The film was released on July 17, 1996, grossing $18.9 million on its $20 million budget, making it a box office disappointment. The film was met with negative reviews from critics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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