A Simple Wish (1997)

Taglines:

Fairy Godmothers aren't what they used to be. See more »

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 July 1997 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Fairy Godmother See more »

Filming Locations:

Brooks, Alberta, Canada See more »

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,732,880 (USA) (13 July 1997) (1676 Screens)

Gross:

$8,119,205 (USA) (24 August 1997)

Production Co:

Bubble Factory, The, Universal Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Murray, Charlie and Anabel are at the NAFGA place and Anabel notices the open window to get in, Murray says "Nice thinking Mara." Anabel is played by Mara Wilson. See more »

Quotes

Claudia: How DARE you mock me!
Murray: [in a mocking voice] How DARE you mock me!
Claudia: Cut it Out!
Murray: Cut it...!
[before he could finish Claudia grabs his throat]
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Crazy Credits

After "The Bubble Factory" at the start of the film, tricks are played for the next 4 frames: 1) "Feivbrsel Puctorus and Thn Beabla Uictsry Present" quickly rearranges itself to read "The Bubble Factory and Universal Pictures Present"; 2} "A Sheinberg Production" is first shown with "Sheinberg" rotated 180°; 3) "A Michael Ritchie Film" is first shown with the letters squashed to the right with the bottom of each letter unmoved - they each quickly right themselves; 4) The Title is first shown as "A Simqle Wish" - the "q" then spins around its vertical axis, ending up as a "p". See more »

Connections

Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Everything's Coming Up Roses"
(1959)
Music by Jule Styne
Written by Stephen Sondheim See more »