A Simple Wish
"Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess."
Originally released in 1997. A Simple Wish is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Michael Ritchie. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, and Mara Wilson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (170 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.3M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,345,056
Production Companies
- The Bubble Factory
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 musi...
Who directed A Simple Wish?
A Simple Wish was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is A Simple Wish?
A Simple Wish has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was A Simple Wish released?
A Simple Wish was released on July 11, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Simple Wish?
The main cast of A Simple Wish includes Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli, Deborah Odell.
Is A Simple Wish worth watching?
A Simple Wish has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 170 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.