A Simple Wish(1997)
Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.
Synopsis
Murray is a male fairy godmother, and he is trying to help 8-year-old Anabel to fulfil her "simple wish" - that her father Oliver, who is a cab driver, would win the leading role in a Broadway musical. Unfortunately, Murray's magic wand is broken and the fairies convention is threatened by evil witches Claudia and Boots.
Directed by Michael Ritchie
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Cast
Martin Short
Murray
Kathleen Turner
Claudia
Mara Wilson
Anabel Greening
Robert Pastorelli
Oliver Greening
Deborah Odell
Jeri
Francis Capra
Charlie Greening
Ruby Dee
Hortence
Amanda Plummer
Boots
Teri Garr
Rena
Jonathan Hadary
Lord Richard
Alan Campbell
Tony Sable
Lanny Flaherty
Duane
Clare Coulter
Ms. Bramble
Neil Foster
Manny
Jamie Tirelli
Joe
Jack McGee
Officer O'York
Lillian Ritchie
Schoolgirl
Miriam Ritchie
Schoolgirl
A Simple Wish — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Simple Wish?+
A Simple Wish is available to stream on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did A Simple Wish come out?+
A Simple Wish was released in 1997.
How long is A Simple Wish?+
A Simple Wish runs for 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed A Simple Wish?+
A Simple Wish was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in A Simple Wish?+
A Simple Wish stars Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli and Deborah Odell.
Is A Simple Wish worth watching?+
A Simple Wish holds a 5.5/10 rating from 179 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of adventure, comedy, family and fantasy.
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