A Simple Wish
1997 · Movie · PG · 89 min · ★ 5.5 · 54% critics
A hopeful child turns to an unusual fairy helper to make a simple dream come true for her hardworking father. But with a broken wand, a big stage opportunity, and trouble from wicked rivals, the magic quickly becomes messy and unpredictable.
Also known as Un simple souhait
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-07-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Critic score
- 54/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (173 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, kid-friendly fantasy with goofy magic and a sweet family goal, especially if titles like Charming appeal to you; Not for you if you want subtle humor or a more grounded story.
Pros: playful fantasy premise; family-friendly tone; light magical chaos | Cons: very silly style; thin story depth; broad villains
Themes
- magic
- wish
- fairy godmother
Cast & crew
Martin Short
as Murray
Kathleen Turner
as Claudia
Mara Wilson
as Anabel Greening
Robert Pastorelli
as Oliver Greening
Deborah Odell
as Jeri
Francis Capra
as Charlie Greening
Ruby Dee
as Hortence
Amanda Plummer
as Boots
Teri Garr
as Rena
Jonathan Hadary
as Lord Richard
Directed by Michael Ritchie