I Dream of Jeannie… Fifteen Years Later

I Dream of Jeannie… Fifteen Years Later

Year: 1985

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: English

Director: William Asher

Comedy

After fifteen years of marriage, Jeannie lives as a housewife with astronaut husband Tony Nelson and their son T.J. When Tony is promoted to Colonel and prepares to retire from NASA, Jeannie throws a celebration. Yet his colleagues urge a grand exit, and Tony breaks his promise, agreeing to a final shuttle flight with astronaut Captain Nelly Hunt.

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1

Backyard retirement celebration turns bittersweet

Jeannie hosts a celebration in their backyard for Tony's promotion and imminent retirement. The mood is festive, but colleagues urge Tony to go out with a dramatic spaceflight, this time with Captain Nelly Hunt. Jeannie feels betrayed as the decision unsettles their plans for a quiet life.

Evening Backyard
2

Tony decides to take one more space flight

Tony shocks Jeannie by breaking his retirement promise and agreeing to another shuttle mission with a female astronaut. The decision creates tension at home and threatens the stability of their marriage. Jeannie begins to question whether their life together can survive the choice.

Daytime Home
3

Jeannie chooses temporary separation

Furious at Tony's decision, Jeannie decides to separate temporarily to assert her independence as a modern woman. She moves to find space for herself while still caring for her family from a distance. The separation marks a turning point in the couple's relationship.

Home
4

Jeannie's sister and Haji trap Jeannie in a bottle

Jeannie's scheming sister, Jeannie II, teams with Haji, the chief genie, to sabotage her sister's life. They trap Jeannie in a bottle with a stopper that nobody but another genie can open. The bottle becomes a central symbol of Jeannie's captivity and TJ's discovery to come.

Jeannie's home
5

TJ discovers his mother's imprisonment and his own powers

When TJ comes home, he finds Jeannie trapped in the bottle and struggles to open it. His mother encourages him to blink, revealing her powers and initiating his own genie heritage. This moment marks TJ's first glimpse into his lineage and sets the course for their partnership.

Home
6

Mother reveals TJ's genie heritage

Jeannie explains to TJ how she became a genie and demonstrates how blinking can invoke magic. She confirms that TJ has inherited the powers and begins teaching him how to use them. This revelation redefines TJ's identity and prepares them to act together.

Home
7

Plan to save the shuttle: Haji grants amulet

Jeannie and TJ seek out Haji for guidance and receive a magic amulet. Haji explains that Jeannie must blink three times during the full moon while holding it to save the shuttle. He also warns that every mortal who has ever known Jeannie and TJ will forget they exist if she uses the magic.

Full moon night Haji's gym
8

The price of the rescue plan

The group accepts the terrible price: saving Tony requires erasing the memories of all who know Jeannie and TJ. TJ argues that they will lose their dad anyway, so they decide to proceed. The weight of sacrifice deepens the resolve to act despite the cost.

Full moon night Haji's gym
9

Jeannie saves the shuttle and agrees to a final night

Jeannie uses the amulet to blink and save the shuttle from certain doom, ensuring it can return to Earth. As the price takes effect, every mortal who knew Jeannie and TJ forgets them. To comfort Tony, Jeannie arranges one final night together, allowing her to say farewell in her heart.

During flight Space
10

Morning after: a changed home life

The next morning, Jeannie subtly reshapes the bedroom and house to resemble what it would look like if Tony had remained a bachelor. Jeannie and TJ begin moving forward with a new, altered dynamic. The ordinary home now carries the imprint of the recent sacrifice.

Morning Home
11

Final street scene hints at a possible reunion

Jeannie and TJ move on with their lives as they spot Tony on the street. Jeannie uses a touch of magic to catch his attention, hinting that their paths may cross again. The moment preserves hope despite the memory erasure.

Ending City street
12

Breaking the fourth wall and hint of a new beginning

Jeannie breaks the fourth wall to speak directly to the viewers, explaining that Haji made her end with Tony but hinting at a possible new beginning. The film closes with Tony following Jeannie down the street, leaving their future open to fate.

Ending On-screen

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