Movie

A Simple Wish

“Anabel made a wish. Murray made a mess.”

★ 5.5(173)19971h 29m

A Simple Wish is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch A Simple Wish

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Michael Ritchie
Release date: 1997-07-11
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $8,345,056
Budget: $28,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Bubble Factory

A Simple Wish — trailer

About A Simple Wish

A Simple Wish is a 1997 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Family genres, directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Martin Short, Kathleen Turner and Mara Wilson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 173 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Simple Wish in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Martin Short

Murray

Kathleen Turner

Claudia

Mara Wilson

Anabel Greening

Robert Pastorelli

Oliver Greening

Deborah Odell

Jeri

Francis Capra

Charlie Greening

Ruby Dee

Hortence

Amanda Plummer

Boots

Teri Garr

Rena

Jonathan Hadary

Lord Richard

Alan Campbell

Tony Sable

Lanny Flaherty

Duane

Themes & keywords

magicwishfairy godmother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Simple Wish in Mexico?+

In Mexico, A Simple Wish is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Simple Wish on Netflix?+

A Simple Wish is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is A Simple Wish?+

A Simple Wish has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in A Simple Wish?+

A Simple Wish stars Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli and Deborah Odell.

When did A Simple Wish come out?+

A Simple Wish is a 1997 movie directed by Michael Ritchie.

What genre is A Simple Wish?+

A Simple Wish is Adventure, Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed A Simple Wish?+

A Simple Wish was directed by Michael Ritchie.