Genie is a 2023 Peacock original Christmas fantasy comedy directed by Sam Boyd and written by Richard Curtis (Love Actually). It premiered exclusively on Peacock on November 22, 2023. The film follows a workaholic man who accidentally frees a genie who has been trapped inside an antique jewelry box for decades, and enlists her help to win his family back before Christmas.
Quick Facts
| Title | Genie |
| Release Date | November 22, 2023 (Peacock) |
| Director | Sam Boyd |
| Writer | Richard Curtis |
| Composer | Dan Romer |
| Main Cast | Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Luis Guzmán, Alan Cumming |
| Soundtrack Label | Back Lot Music |
Score & Composer
Dan Romer composed the original score for Genie. Romer is an American film composer and songwriter whose confirmed credits include the Oscar-nominated Beasts of the Southern Wild, Beasts of No Nation, the Pixar feature Luca, the HBO Max series Station Eleven, Netflix’s Maniac, the documentaries Chasing Coral and Gleason, ABC’s The Good Doctor, and CW’s Superman & Lois. His score for Genie leans into the film’s fairy-tale, workaholic-dad-redemption tone.
Every Song (Full Score Track List)
Back Lot Music released the official 16-track score album for Genie on November 17, 2023, ahead of the film’s Peacock premiere. Here is the complete track list:
| # | Track |
|---|---|
| 1 | Work Work Work |
| 2 | I Can Tell By Looking At You |
| 3 | Spinning and Turning Through Time and Space |
| 4 | For Us All To Be Happy |
| 5 | We Can Crack This |
| 6 | Blending In |
| 7 | One of Those Car Things |
| 8 | I’m Just Tired |
| 9 | Your Dad’s Kinda Boring On His Own |
| 10 | The Most Law Abiding Citizen |
| 11 | The Consequences Of Our Actions |
| 12 | I Can Keep A Secret |
| 13 | Go Home! It’s Christmas |
| 14 | That Was My Last Wish |
| 15 | The Multitude Gathered |
| 16 | Dreaming, Hoping, and Needing |
Where to Stream
The film streams exclusively on Peacock. The score album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Genie (2023) soundtrack?
Dan Romer composed the score for Genie, released as a 16-track album by Back Lot Music. His other confirmed credits include Beasts of the Southern Wild, Beasts of No Nation, Luca, Station Eleven, and Chasing Coral.
When was Genie released?
Genie premiered exclusively on Peacock on November 22, 2023.
Who stars in Genie?
Genie stars Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán, and Alan Cumming.
Are there any vocal songs on the Genie soundtrack, or is it all score?
The official Back Lot Music release is a 16-track instrumental score album by Dan Romer. We found no evidence of additional original vocal songs credited to the film beyond this score.
Where can I stream Genie (2023)?
Genie is a Peacock original and streams exclusively there. The soundtrack album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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