Emma's Wish
“Second chances can come in mysterious ways.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Joanna Kerns
Emma Bridges-Mame
Della Reese
Mona Washburn
Harley Jane Kozak
Joy Bridges-Bookman (adult)
Ashley Edner
Joy Bridges-Bookman (young)
William R. Moses
Brian Bookman
Courtland Mead
Danny Bookman
Seymour Cassel
Harry Bridges (old)
Jon Bruno
Harry Bookman (young)
Colton James
Danny Bookman
Stephanie Niznik
Kelly Horner
Dennis Cockrum
Det. William Steele
Kristin Quick
Playing Child
Shannon Frank
Cafe Waitress
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Whitcomb, Paul A. Kaufman
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Emma's Wish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Citadel Entertainment, The Königsberg Company, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Robe
Cynthia Whitcomb, Paul A. Kaufman
Laura Karpman
Edward J. Pei
Sabrina Plisco
Paul A. Kaufman, Michael O. Gallant, Cynthia Whitcomb
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Edward J. Pei
Director of Photography
Mike Robe
Director
Michael O. Gallant
Producer
Cynthia Whitcomb
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emma's Wish
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What is Emma's Wish about?
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.
Who directed Emma's Wish?
Emma's Wish was directed by Mike Robe.
Who stars in Emma's Wish?
The principal cast of Emma's Wish includes Joanna Kerns, Della Reese, Harley Jane Kozak, Ashley Edner, William R. Moses.
When was Emma's Wish released and how long is it?
Emma's Wish was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Emma's Wish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emma's Wish was composed by Laura Karpman.