A Simple Wish

A Simple Wish

Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.

5.5 /10 170 votes
July 11, 1997 1h 29m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Michael Ritchie
Writers Jeff Rothberg
Studio The Bubble Factory
Rating 5.5/10
Language EN
Budget $28,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Martin Short

Martin Short

Murray

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Claudia

Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson

Anabel Greening

Robert Pastorelli

Robert Pastorelli

Oliver Greening

Deborah Odell

Deborah Odell

Jeri

Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Charlie Greening

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Hortence

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Boots

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Rena

Jonathan Hadary

Jonathan Hadary

Lord Richard

Alan Campbell

Alan Campbell

Tony Sable

Lanny Flaherty

Lanny Flaherty

Duane

Frequently Asked Questions

A Simple Wish was released on July 11, 1997.

The runtime of A Simple Wish is 1h 29m.

A Simple Wish is a Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy movie.

A Simple Wish has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

A Simple Wish is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Simple Wish was directed by Michael Ritchie.

The main cast of A Simple Wish includes Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson.

A Simple Wish is originally in English.