The time-honored fable of Aladdin and his magic lamp got a 90s makeover for Disney's 31st animated feature film. Combining comedy and many catchy musical numbers, Aladdin took its place in people's movie collections, propelled by the sheer gabbiness of Robin Williams' Genie.

Aladdin, a penniless but carefree urchin, lives on the streets of Agrabah with his monkey Abu. Whatever the duo can't afford (they can't afford anything), they steal and that leads to continuous run-ins with the local constabulary. On the other side of town, Princess Jasmine paces the luxurious palace grounds and longs for freedom and adventure. Aladdin and Jasmine meet when the princess ventures into the bustling city  incognito, to mingle with the unwashed masses. The two hit it off (Aladdin is more than a little smitten with the beautiful, headstrong girl) but their adventure is cut short when Aladdin is arrested and thrown in prison.

Aladdin escapes with the help of a disguised Jafar, Grand Vizier and sorcerer, who needs a "diamond in the rough" to access the underground Cave of Wonders. He promises Aladdin all the riches he can carry out of the cave, if he will only fetch a humble-looking lamp. Aladdin becomes trapped in the cave with Abu and the curious lamp, which is magic and contains a genie that can grant three wishes. The hip, fast-talking genie takes a liking to Aladdin, especially since the boy promises to free him if the genie will just help Aladdin win the princess's hand in marriage.

Through the genie's fabulous magic, Aladdin poses as a prince to woo Jasmine, who is not at all impressed until she realizes that the 'prince' is actually the 'street rat' who showed her such a good time on the town. Romance ensues. But lurking in the shadows is Jafar, who gains control of the lamp with the help of his pet parrot Iago and assumes power over Agrabah. Employing some clever trickery, Aladdin, the genie and Jasmine defeat Jafar and get married, after Aladdin demonstrates his generosity by freeing the genie from the lamp.

The crazy ramblings of Robin Williams perfectly complimented the shape-shifting genie and the musical score and theme song earned Academy Awards. Aladdin spawned two direct-to-video sequels and an animated series, not to mention all the merchandise cluttering toy chests around the country.