The Return of Jafar

"The Aladdin adventure continues..."

1994 1h 9m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 3,496

FamilyAdventureAnimationRomance

Synopsis

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The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames inside an exploding lava pit, it's up to Aladdin - with Princess Jasmine and the outrageously funny Genie by his side - to save the kingdom once and for all.

“The Aladdin adventure continues...”

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Cast

Gilbert Gottfried
Iago (voice)
Scott Weinger
Aladdin (voice)
Linda Larkin
Princess Jasmine (voice)
Jonathan Freeman
Jafar (voice)
Dan Castellaneta
Genie (voice)
Frank Welker
Abu (voice)
Val Bettin
Sultan of Agrabah (voice)
Jason Alexander
Abis Mal (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tad Stones
Writers: John Flagg, Dave Prince, Victor Cook
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 69-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Shot for just $3.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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3 / 8

ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Aladdin Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Watters. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Elen Orson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Gilbert Gottfried and Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Aladdin adventure continues...".

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The take

Tad Stones directs. Mark Watters scores. Elen Orson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Tight 69-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $3.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
332 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
4Part of the "Aladdin Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Original score by Mark Watters. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Elen Orson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Gilbert Gottfried and Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The Aladdin adventure continues...".
9IMDB entry: tt0107952 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 16 themes, including "princess", "middle east", "magic", "parrot".
11Released under 27 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Mark Watters
Editing: Elen Orson
Sound: Terry Porter
Runtime: 69 min · 1h 9m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $3,500,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Return of Jafar (1994)

Part of

Aladdin Collection

The Aladdin Collection transports viewers into a magical world full of adventure, mystical genies, and flying carpets. It begins with Disney's original animated classic, "Aladdin" (1992), where a young street urchin named Aladdin discovers a magic lamp that could change his destiny. The collection continues with two direct-to-video sequels, "The Return of Jafar" (1994) and "Aladdin and the King of Thieves" (1996). Each entry adds more depth to the rich, vibrant world of Agrabah, while focusing on themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of being oneself.

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Andre Gonzales2023-06-17
★ 5/10
Not a fan really of the this movie. Mainly because no one can play the genie like Robin Williams can. I found the genie to be pretty annoying in this movie. And he's my favorite character. So that says something.
tmdb516161672024-09-03
★ 5/10
"The Return of Jafar" was a disappointment compared to the first film, with one of the major letdowns being Robin Williams not reprising his role as the genie, which was a significant drawback for the franchise. While I appreciated the continuation of the story and the return of beloved characters, particularly Aladdin, the film fell short in terms of animation quality and overall execution. It felt rushed and lacking the polish and detail that would have elevated it to the level of a new animated classic. Despite these flaws, I did find some enjoyment in the film and appreciated the effort to continue the story. However, I couldn't shake the feeling that it needed more depth and attention to detail to truly capture and hold the audience's attention.