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A Simple Wish (1997)
Director: Michael Ritchie
Cast: Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli
Runtime86 min
RatingU
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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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Directed by Michael Ritchie, A Simple Wish from 1997 is a whimsical family fantasy that blends adventure and comedy. Featuring standout performances from Martin Short and Mara Wilson, the film offers a unique take on the fairy godmother tale with its humorous, heart-warming exploration of the meaning of family and the power of a simple wish.
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A Simple Wish is a 1997 American children's-fantasy-comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, and starring Martin Short, Mara Wilson, and Kathleen Turner. The film is about Murray (Short), a bumbling male fairy godmother who tries to prove himself capable by helping a young girl named Annabel Gleening (Wilson) fulfill her wish that her father, aspiring actor Oliver, wins the leading role in a Broadway musical.
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