A Simple Wish (1997)
Overview
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.
Where to watch A Simple Wish
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A Simple Wish in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 musical. Unfortunately, Murray's magic wand is broken and the fairies convention is threatened by evil witches Claudia and Boots. A Simple Wish is a Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy movie, released on 1997-07-11, runtime 89 minutes.
Is A Simple Wish worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Simple Wish 5.5 out of 10 from 179 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch A Simple Wish?
In the United States, A Simple Wish is free to watch on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Ritchie
Cast
- 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
- Alan Campbell as Tony Sable
- Lanny Flaherty as Duane
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Sources
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