Kazaam (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1996, Kazaam is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, running about 93 minutes. “The world's most powerful genie has just met his match.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom box. By doing that, he manages to release Kazaam, a genie who has been held captive for thousands of years.
Who’s in it. Kazaam stars Shaquille O'Neal as Kazaam, Francis Capra as Maxwell 'Max' Connor, Ally Walker as Alice Connor and Efren Ramirez as Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Kazaam has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $18.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kazaam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kazaam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kazaam (1996)?
- In US, Kazaam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kazaam worth watching?
- Kazaam holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kazaam?
- Kazaam stars Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, Efren Ramirez and Wade Robson.
- When was Kazaam released?
- Kazaam was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.