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A Simple Wish

5.519971h 29mPGMovieAdventureComedyFamily

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…

DirectorMichael Ritchie
WriterJeff Rothberg
ProducersBill Sheinberg·Sid Sheinberg

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Cast · Directed by Michael Ritchie

MSMartin Short
Martin Short
Murray
KTKathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner
Claudia
MWMara Wilson
Mara Wilson
Anabel Greening
RPRobert Pastorelli
Robert Pastorelli
Oliver Greening
DODeborah Odell
Deborah Odell
Jeri
FCFrancis Capra
Francis Capra
Charlie Greening
RDRuby Dee
Ruby Dee
Hortence
APAmanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer
Boots
TGTeri Garr
Teri Garr
Rena
JHJonathan Hadary
Jonathan Hadary
Lord Richard
ACAlan Campbell
Alan Campbell
Tony Sable
LFLanny Flaherty
Lanny Flaherty
Duane

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A Simple Wish — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Simple Wish?

A Simple Wish is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Simple Wish on Netflix?

No, A Simple Wish is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is A Simple Wish on Amazon Prime Video?

A Simple Wish isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Simple Wish for free?

A Simple Wish is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.