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A Simple Wish (1997)

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A Simple Wish (1997)

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.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
4.3

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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film is a children's fantasy comedy centered on universal themes of family love, perseverance, and good triumphing over evil, without engaging in any discernible political commentary.

The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, but its primary roles are filled by white actors, and it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles with minority actors. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, without making DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

The film "A Simple Wish" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While a male character takes on the role of a 'fairy godmother,' this is presented as a comedic subversion of a trope rather than an exploration or depiction of queer identity or gender non-conformity.

A Simple Wish (1997) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a male fairy godfather in a comedic role, which is distinct from any portrayal of transgender identity or experience.

The film is a family fantasy comedy where conflicts are resolved primarily through magic and comedic situations. No female characters engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents.

A Simple Wish is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters were subject to a gender swap from prior canonical or historical representations.

As an original film, "A Simple Wish" does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race that could be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.3
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5.5

Critic Ratings

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2.1
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N/A

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