A Simple Wish(1997)
Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.
A Simple Wish 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.
A Simple Wish (1997) is a adventure, comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on July 11, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson and Robert Pastorelli. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Jeff Rothberg
- Producers:
- Bill Sheinberg, Sid Sheinberg, Jonathan Sheinberg
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- The Bubble Factory, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $28,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,345,056
- Status:
- Released
A Simple Wish (1997) Trailer
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A Simple Wish Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Jeff Rothberg, produced by Bill Sheinberg, Sid Sheinberg and Jonathan Sheinberg.
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A Simple Wish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 178 ratings.
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A Simple Wish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Simple Wish online?
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A Simple Wish (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Simple Wish?
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The main cast of A Simple Wish (1997) includes Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli and Deborah Odell. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Simple Wish released?
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A Simple Wish was released on July 11, 1997 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is A Simple Wish worth watching?
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A Simple Wish (1997) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Simple Wish?
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Yes. The official A Simple Wish trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.