A Simple Wish (1997)
A Simple Wish is a 1997 adventure movie directed by Michael Ritchie, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Martin Short, Kathleen Turner and Mara Wilson.
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.
Quick answers
What is A Simple Wish about?
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.
When was A Simple Wish released?
A Simple Wish was released on 11 July 1997.
How long is A Simple Wish?
A Simple Wish runs 1h 29m.
Who made A Simple Wish?
A Simple Wish was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Where can I watch A Simple Wish?
A Simple Wish is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch A Simple Wish
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Martin Short as Murray
- Kathleen Turner as Claudia
- Mara Wilson as Anabel Greening
- Robert Pastorelli as Oliver Greening
- Deborah Odell as Jeri
- Francis Capra as Charlie Greening
- Ruby Dee as Hortence
- Amanda Plummer as Boots
- Teri Garr as Rena
- Jonathan Hadary as Lord Richard
- Alan Campbell as Tony Sable
- Lanny Flaherty as Duane