A Simple Wish

A goofy, energetic family comedy full of slapstick magic, silly puns, and a bumbling but lovable hero.

Directed by

Michael Ritchie

Genres

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Starring

Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson

Tagline

Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.

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.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, identity, ambition

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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