Aladdin

Aladdin

Year: 1992

Runtime: 49 mins

Language: English

Directors: Masakazu Higuchi, Chinami Namba

Budget: $28M

FamilyFantasyAnimationAdventure

A young man’s life is turned around with the help of a genie inside a lamp.

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Timeline & Setting – Aladdin (1992)

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Time period

The story unfolds in a timeless fantasy era inspired by medieval Middle Eastern kingdoms. It blends royal intrigue, magical elements, and street-level adventures in a city where wealth and power are concentrated in the palace. The setting relies on archetypes rather than a specific year.

Location

Agrabah

Agrabah is a bustling desert city ruled by a benevolent sultan. Its winding streets buzz with bazaars, magic, and danger, contrasting opulent palaces with crowded markets. The city’s heat and social divides shape daily life, while legends of genies and magical artifacts color its folklore.

🏜️ Desert city 🕌 Fantasy kingdom 🗺️ Arabian-inspired setting

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Main Characters – Aladdin (1992)

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Aladdin (Cam Clarke)

An orphan street urchin from Agrabah, Aladdin is quick-witted, resourceful, and brave. He wins Jasmine’s heart after disguising himself as a prince, and he learns the cost of deception even as he aims to change his stars. He vows to free the Genie and ultimately chooses love and integrity over power.

🧭 Adventurous 🎭 Deceptive ❤️ Romantic

Princess Layla (Nancy Cartwright)

Jasmine, here called Princess Layla, is a sheltered princess who longs to rule Agrabah and shape her own future. She values independence and authentic connection, forming a bond with Aladdin through shared adventures and trust. Her arc centers on choosing love over a politically convenient match.

👑 Royalty 💖 Love 🗺️ Freedom

Genie (Jeff Bennett)

A magical being bound to the lamp, Genie grants three wishes and provides humor, power, and companionship. He desires true freedom from servitude and forms a loyal friendship with Aladdin, ultimately choosing to help him achieve his goals while seeking his own release.

🪄 Magic 🤝 Friendship 🕊️ Freedom

Fatima / Aladdin's Mother (Candi Milo)

Fatima is Aladdin’s mother, the family’s caring anchor in a city full of danger. Her warmth and resilience help sustain Aladdin as he navigates life in Agrabah.

👩‍👦 Family 🧡 Maternal

Sultan (Corey Burton)

Ruler of Agrabah, the Sultan is depicted as a kindly and fair monarch whose authority is tested by palace intrigue. He ultimately allows Aladdin and Jasmine to unite, after being freed from manipulation and danger.

👑 Royalty 💗 Leadership

Sultan (Maurice LaMarche)

Additional voice for the Sultan, contributing to the same benevolent ruler portrayal and the ceremonial aspects of Agrabah’s leadership.

👑 Royalty 🗣️ Leadership

Vizier (Gary Gandmill)

The royal vizier who schemes to overthrow the Sultan and serves as a driving force in the palace intrigue that drives much of the plot and Jafar’s plans.

🏛️ Power 🗡️ Manipulation

Vizier's Son (Rob Paulsen)

The Vizier’s Son is a supporting member of the court whose presence intertwines with the Vizier’s schemes and the palace’s political dynamics.

👪 Family 🗳️ Court Intrigue

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Major Themes – Aladdin (1992)

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🎭 Identity

Aladdin’s clever deception as Prince Ali and Jasmine’s hidden longing to define her own future drive much of the drama. The characters wrestle with who they are versus who they pretend to be beneath social expectations. The Genie’s generosity further tests what identity means when power is involved.

🗝️ Freedom

Genie longs for true freedom, while Jasmine and Aladdin seek autonomy from arranged roles. The plot pivots on breaking chains—literal and political—as Jafar’s tyranny threatens to lock everyone into obedience. Freedom becomes the ultimate prize for the magical and mortal characters alike.

❤️ Love & Loyalty

Aladdin’s romance with Jasmine grows from mischief to genuine connection, tested by lies and danger. The Genie forms a powerful bond with Aladdin, choosing loyalty and friendship even at personal cost. The story ends with love prevailing and the companions staying true to those they care about.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:17

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