A Simple Wish
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Family
- Fantasy
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 is a 1997 family fantasy comedy about Murray, a fairy godmother tasked with helping 8-year-old Anabel achieve her dream of getting her cab-driver father cast in a Broadway musical. With a broken magic wand and scheming witches threatening to derail the plan, this adventure blends humor and heart for family audiences.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Martin ShortMurray
Kathleen TurnerClaudia
Mara WilsonAnabel Greening
Robert PastorelliOliver Greening
Deborah OdellJeri
Francis CapraCharlie Greening
Ruby DeeHortence
Amanda PlummerBoots
Teri GarrRena
Jonathan HadaryLord Richard
Alan CampbellTony Sable
Lanny FlahertyDuane
Clare CoulterMs. Bramble
Neil FosterManny
Jamie TirelliJoe
Trailer
A Simple Wish Official Trailer #1 - Ruby Dee Movie (1997) HD
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A Simple Wish — frequently asked
When was A Simple Wish released?
A Simple Wish was released on July 11, 1997.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Murray, a male fairy godmother, as he attempts to help 8-year-old Anabel fulfill her wish: getting her father Oliver a leading role in a Broadway musical. Murray must overcome challenges including his broken magic wand and two evil witches, Claudia and Boots, who threaten the fairies convention.
What genre is A Simple Wish?
A Simple Wish is a family-friendly adventure comedy with fantasy elements.
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