A Simple Wish
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 a bumbling male fairy godmother named Murray (Short), who tries to prove himself capable by helping a young girl named Annabel (Wilson) fulfill her wish that her father, an aspiring actor, wins the leading role in a Broadway musical.
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| Directed by | Michael Ritchie |
| Written by | Jeff Rothberg |
| Produced by | Sid Sheinberg Jon Sheinberg Bill Sheinberg |
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| Cinematography | Ralf D. Bode |
| Edited by | William S. Scharf |
| Music by | Bruce Broughton |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $28 million |
| Box office | $8.3 million |
It was the last film from director Michael Ritchie before his death in 2001. It was a commercial failure and received mostly negative reviews from critics though the cast and concept received some praise.
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