Where to watch A Simple Wish in Canada
A Simple Wish is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 30 May 2026.
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 Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
A Simple Wish trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Clare Coulter
Ms. Bramble
Neil Foster
Manny
Jamie Tirelli
Joe
Jack McGee
Officer O'York
Lillian Ritchie
Schoolgirl
Miriam Ritchie
Schoolgirl
Hans Dieter Trayer
German Tourist (as H.D. Trayer)
Sabine Thomson
German Tourist
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Simple Wish in Canada?+
In Canada, A Simple Wish is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon 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 Canada 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.
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