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1997•86 min•Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A Simple Wish

Is A Simple Wish a Hit or Flop?

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Is A Simple Wish worth watching? With a rating of 5.515/10, this Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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A Simple Wish 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.

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Top Cast

Martin Short
Martin ShortMurray
Kathleen Turner
Kathleen TurnerClaudia
Mara Wilson
Mara WilsonAnabel Greening
Robert Pastorelli
Robert PastorelliOliver Greening
Deborah Odell
Deborah OdellJeri
Francis Capra
Francis CapraCharlie Greening
Ruby Dee
Ruby DeeHortence
Amanda Plummer
Amanda PlummerBoots
Teri Garr
Teri GarrRena
Jonathan Hadary
Jonathan HadaryLord Richard

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Is A Simple Wish worth watching?

A Simple Wish has received mixed reviews with a 5.515/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Adventure, Comedy, Family movies.

Is A Simple Wish hit or flop?

A Simple Wish has received average ratings (5.515/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is A Simple Wish?

A Simple Wish is a Adventure, Comedy, Family movie that 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...

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