A Simple Wish (
1997) | IMDb:
5.3
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:
Martin Short
,
Kathleen Turner
,
Mara Wilson
,
Robert Pastorelli
,
Deborah Odell
,
Francis Capra
Matilda (
1996) | IMDb:
7
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.
Mrs. Doubtfire (
1993) | IMDb:
7.1
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
Starring:
Robin Williams
,
Sally Field
,
Pierce Brosnan
,
Lisa Jakub
,
Matthew Lawrence
,
Mara Wilson