Monday Morning Maybe

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Bernard and the Genie

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1991 | 70 min | Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone looking for a holiday tradition and anyone who wants a laugh. Made to be watched with the tree lit. Very British, in all the best ways.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Light on its feet, at 1 hr 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Weiland

  • Lenny HenryJosephus the Genie
  • Alan CummingBernard Bottle
  • Rowan AtkinsonCharles Pinkworth
  • John GabrielWizard
  • Kevin AllenKevin
  • Denis LillFrank Kepple
  • Angela ClarkeCarrie
  • Janet HenfreyMiss Purse
  • Marcia AshtonMiss Temple
  • Trevor LairdPC Parker