A Simple Wish (1997)

Name: A Simple Wish
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1997
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli, Deborah Odell

1h 26m United States of America

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy

Plot

Murray, an unconventional male fairy godmother, is determined to grant 8-year-old Anabel's heartfelt wish: for her father, Oliver, a cab driver, to land a leading role in a Broadway musical. However, chaos ensues when Murray discovers his magic wand is malfunctioning. Complicating matters, sinister witches Claudia and Boots threaten the fairy convention, putting Anabel's dream at risk. As Murray navigates this whimsical adventure, he must find a way to restore his magic and defeat the witches to help Anabel and her father achieve their aspirations.

Cast

Martin Short Kathleen Turner Mara Wilson Robert Pastorelli Deborah Odell Francis Capra Ruby Dee Amanda Plummer Teri Garr Jonathan Hadary Alan Campbell Lanny Flaherty Clare Coulter Neil Foster Jamie Tirelli