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Cast
Joanna Kerns
as Emma Bridges-Mame
Della Reese
as Mona Washburn
Harley Jane Kozak
as Joy Bridges-Bookman (adult)
Ashley Edner
as Joy Bridges-Bookman (young)
William R. Moses
as Brian Bookman
Courtland Mead
as Danny Bookman
Seymour Cassel
as Harry Bridges (old)
Jon Bruno
as Harry Bookman (young)
Colton James
as Danny Bookman
Stephanie Niznik
as Kelly Horner
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Fantasy, TV Movie
Votes5
DirectorMike Robe
WritersPaul A. Kaufman, Cynthia Whitcomb
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEmma's Wish
About Emma's Wish
A lonely retirement home resident obtains a magical ring on her 75th birthday which grants her wish to again be young. Awakening the next morning she finds herself to be 40 years old again. She leaves the home and takes a position as a housekeeper for her daughter, who does not recognize her.
Directed by Mike Robe, Emma's Wish leans on a strong ensemble — Joanna Kerns, Della Reese, Harley Jane Kozak — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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