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Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin is a 1992 Disney animated film centering on a street urchin named Aladdin who stumbles across a magic lamp. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, Aladdin was praised upon release, especially Robin Williams as the voice of Genie. In 2019, the movie received a live-action adaptation.
Aladdin (1992)
Where to Watch
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- Director
- Ron Clements , John Musker
- Release Date
- November 25, 1992
- Studio(s)
- Disney
- Distributor(s)
- Buena Vista Distribution , Disney
- Cast
- Scott Weinger , Robin Williams , Linda Larkin , Jonathan Freeman , Frank Welker , Gilbert Gottfried , Brad Kane , Lea Salonga
- Writers
- Ron Clements , John Musker , Ted Elliott , Terry Rossio , Ed Gombert , Burny Mattinson
- Runtime
- 90 Minutes
- Budget
- $28 Million
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