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

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