Emma's Wish 25 years old

Second chances can come in mysterious ways.

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.

Credits

Emma's Wish Cast

Name Character
Harley Jane Kozak She was 41, now 67 years old as Joy Bridges-Bookman (adult)
William R. Moses He was 38, now 64 years old as Brian Bookman
Stephanie Niznik She was 31, 52 years old when she died as Kelly Horner
Dennis Cockrum He was 42, now 67 years old as Det. William Steele
Joanna Kerns She was 45, now 71 years old as Emma Bridges-Mame
Seymour Cassel He was 63, 84 years old when he died as Harry Bridges (old)
Della Reese She was 67, 86 years old when she died as Mona Washburn
Courtland Mead He was 11, now 37 years old as Danny Bookman
Ashley Edner She was 7, now 33 years old as Joy Bridges-Bookman (young)
Colton James He was 10, now 36 years old as Danny Bookman

Emma's Wish Crew

Name Department
Sabrina Plisco as Editor. She was 36 (now 62) years old Editing
Edward J. Pei as Director of Photography. Camera
Laura Karpman as Music. She was 39 (now 65) years old Sound
Mike Robe as Director. Directing
Paul A. Kaufman as Writer. He was 33 (now 59) years old Writing
Emma's Wish poster
Emma's Wish (25 years)

Second chances can come in mysterious ways.

  • Release day: Sunday, October 18, 1998
  • Runtime: 106 minutes