A Simple Wish
1997
Feature Film
★ 5.3/10
Released 7/11/1997 (United States)
📖 Storyline
Fairy godfather Murray tries to help 8-year-old Anabel fulfill her "simple wish" that her cabby father, Oliver, wins 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. —AnonymousFairy godfather Murray tries to help 8-year-old Anabel fulfill her "simple wish" that her cabby father, Oliver, wins 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. —Anonymous
🎭 Cast & Crew
Director
Michael Ritchie
Main Star
Martin Short, Character: Murray
Supporting
Mara Wilson (as Anabel), Robert Pastorelli (as Oliver), Ruby Dee (as Hortense), Francis Capra (as Charlie), Jonathan Hadary (as Lord Richard), Deborah Odell (as Jeri), Amanda Plummer (as Boots), Alan Campbell (as Tony Sable), Kathleen Turner (as Claudia), Lanny Flaherty (as Duane), Teri Garr (as Rena), Clare Coulter (as Ms. Bramble), Neil Foster (as Manny), Jamie Tirelli (as Joe), Jack McGee (as Officer O'York), Lillian Ritchie (as Schoolgirl), Miriam Ritchie (as Schoolgirl)
ℹ️ Details
Awards
1 wins
IMDb Rating
5.3/10
(6,082 votes)
Reviews
29
Release Date
7/11/1997 (United States)
Format
Feature Film
Filmed In
United States
Country
United States
🎬 Movies Like This
Eiga Yôkai Gakuen Y: Neko wa Hero ni Nareru ka
2019
Animation
Action
+6 match
As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
1986
Animation
Comedy
+6 match
Érase una vez
2024
Animation
Comedy
+6 match
Geschichten vom Franz
2022
Comedy
Family
+4 match
Tabara
2021
Action
Comedy
+4 match
Bright Eyes
1934
Comedy
Drama
+4 match