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FilmComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

A Simple Wish (1997)

PG · 1997-07-11 · 1h 26m · EN
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Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.

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.

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Michael RitchieDirector
Budget
$28M
Box office
$8.3M

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Martin ShortMartin ShortMurrayKathleen TurnerKathleen TurnerClaudiaMara WilsonMara WilsonAnabel GreeningRobert PastorelliRobert PastorelliOliver GreeningDeborah OdellDeborah OdellJeriFrancis CapraFrancis CapraCharlie GreeningRuby DeeRuby DeeHortenceAmanda PlummerAmanda PlummerBootsTeri GarrTeri GarrRenaJonathan HadaryJonathan HadaryLord RichardAlan CampbellAlan CampbellTony SableLanny FlahertyLanny FlahertyDuane

Keywords

MagicKidsWishFairy godmother

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · AdventureTheme affinityMagic · Kids · WishDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference215516

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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.

How long is A Simple Wish?

A Simple Wish has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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