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The Genie From Down Under (1996)

  • 25 min
  • Comedy
  • 2 seasons
  • imdb logo 7.2/10 (221 votes)

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Plot

From the confines of a decaying English mansion, the life of young aristocrat, Penelope Townes, is turned topsy-turvy when she stumbles upon an old, forgotten trunk hidden in the dusty shadows of the attic. Within it lies a captivating opal pendant, its allure concealed beneath a layer of time-worn grime. Unknowingly, Penelope's mundane existence is about to be infused with a dose of the extraordinary. The opal, far from just a pretty trinket, houses two boisterous Australian genies — Bruce and his cheeky son, Baz. Penelope, initially overjoyed at her magical find, imagines her problems evaporating like morning mist. Yet, the genies prove to be more of a hindrance than a help. Bruce and Baz, full of mischief and fond of their homeland, cunningly manipulate Penelope into wishing her family to Australia at every whimsical chance. Thrust into the sun-drenched, rugged beauty of Australia, Penelope battles a cultural shockwave and her longing for home. Her disdain for the unfamiliar territory is as palpable as her desire to return to the gloomy comfort of England. It's a laugh-out-loud clash of cultures, a comedic tug-of-war between Penelope's will and the genies' wily antics. Throughout this remarkable journey, Penelope learns a profound lesson that power and wisdom are not interchangeable. In the end, The Genie From Down Under is more than a comedy; it's a life-altering adventure where every wish is a new twist, every episode a stepping stone towards defining wisdom, and every laugh a testament to the quirky fun that arises when the unexpected becomes the norm.

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The Genie From Down Under is a comedy show.

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