Aladdin (1992 movie) facts for kids

Aladdin is a popular musical fantasy movie from 1992. It was made by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. This movie is the 31st animated film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. It was part of a special time for Disney movies called the Disney Renaissance.

John Musker and Ron Clements directed Aladdin. The story comes from an old Arab folktale called "Aladdin and the magic lamp". This tale is found in the famous book One Thousand and One Nights. The movie features the voices of Scott Weinger, Jonathan Freeman, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Frank Welker, Gilbert Gottfried, and Douglas Seale.

Aladdin first came out on November 25, 1992. People really liked it, and it became the most successful movie of that year. It earned over $217 million in the United States and more than $504 million worldwide. The movie also won many awards, especially for its amazing songs and music. Some people had discussions about how certain characters were shown in the movie. Aladdin was so popular that it led to many other things. These include two direct-to-video sequels: The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves. There was also an animated television series, toys, video games, and other Disney items. A Broadway musical based on the movie started in 2014.

The Story of Aladdin

The movie takes place in the fictional city of Agrabah. The Sultan, who is the ruler, wants his daughter, Princess Jasmine, to marry a prince. But Jasmine does not want to marry any of the princes she meets. She secretly leaves the palace for a while.

In the busy marketplace, Jasmine meets a kind "street rat" named Aladdin. He is a clever young man who lives by himself.

Jafar is the Sultan's trusted advisor, but he is secretly evil. Jafar finds out that only Aladdin can enter a special place called the Cave of Wonders. Inside this cave is a magic lamp. Jafar tricks Aladdin into getting the lamp for him. Aladdin goes into the cave with his pet monkey, Abu. Inside, they find a friendly magic carpet and the lamp. Abu accidentally grabs a forbidden treasure, and the cave starts to collapse.

Aladdin and Abu escape the collapsing cave. Aladdin then rubs the magic lamp. A powerful and funny Genie appears from the lamp! The Genie tells Aladdin that he will grant him three wishes. Aladdin uses his first wish to become a prince. He wants to impress Princess Jasmine and the Sultan. He returns to Agrabah as "Prince Ali". He meets the Sultan and Jafar. Jasmine soon figures out that "Prince Ali" is actually Aladdin. The Sultan is happy and decides that Aladdin can marry Jasmine.

However, Jafar manages to steal the magic lamp. He uses two of his own wishes. He wishes to become the Sultan and then the most powerful sorcerer. Jafar banishes Aladdin from the city. But Aladdin bravely returns to the palace. He tricks Jafar into making his third wish. Jafar wishes to become a genie, thinking it will make him all-powerful. But genies are not truly free; they are trapped inside their lamps. Aladdin uses a dark lamp to trap Jafar inside it forever.

With Jafar gone, the palace returns to normal. Aladdin still has one wish left. He uses his final wish to free the Genie from the lamp. The Genie is now free to explore the world. Aladdin and Jasmine are now free to plan their marriage.

Characters and Voice Actors

Here are the main characters and the actors who gave them their voices:

• Scott Weinger as Aladdin (His singing voice was done by Brad Kane)
• Robin Williams as The Genie and the Merchant
• Jonathan Freeman as Jafar
• Linda Larkin as Princess Jasmine (Her singing voice was done by Lea Salonga)
• Frank Welker as Abu the Monkey, Rajah the Tiger, and the voice of the Cave of Wonders
• Gilbert Gottfried as Iago the Parrot
• Douglas Seale as The Sultan
• Jim Cummings as Razoul
• Bruce Adler as the Merchant (singing voice)
• The Magic Carpet is a smart carpet that can fly.
• Charlie Adler as Gazeem
• Carole Jeghers as Gazeem's horse
• Pat Fry as Prince Achmed's horse
• Jack Angel as Arab
• Jerry Houser as a scrawny guard
• Jack Angel, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Farmer, Pat Fry, Eddie Korbich, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor and Hans Zimmer as Razoul's guards
• Mickie McGowan as a vendor
• Hal Smith did the sounds for Jafar's horse.

Images for kids

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  Style guide depicting the main characters. The animators designed each character based on a different geometrical shape.

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  Initially, Robin Williams voiced the Genie under the condition that his voice not be used for excessive marketing or merchandising.

See also

In Spanish: Aladdín para niños