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A Simple Wish

PG1h 29m1997Michael Ritchie
IMDb: 5.3/10Rotten: 21%
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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.

AdventureComedyFamilyFantasy
MagicWishFairy Godmother

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What is A Simple Wish (1997) 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.

Who stars in A Simple Wish?

A Simple Wish stars Martin Short (Murray), Kathleen Turner (Claudia), Mara Wilson (Anabel Greening), Robert Pastorelli (Oliver Greening), Deborah Odell (Jeri). The film was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is A Simple Wish?

A Simple Wish has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG.

Is A Simple Wish worth watching?

A Simple Wish holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 21. Fans of Adventure, Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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