Richie Rich's Christmas Wish (1998)
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- G
- 1h 24min
- Comedy, Family
- 10 Nov 1998 (USA)
- Video
After getting blamed for spoiling Christmas, the richest kid in the world wishes he'd never been born.
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Cast
| David Gallagher | ... |
Richie Rich
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| Eugene Levy | ... |
Professor Keenbean
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| Keene Curtis | ... |
Cadbury
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| Jake Richardson | ... |
Reggie Van Dough
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| Martin Mull | ... |
Mr. Rich
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| Lesley Ann Warren | ... |
Mrs. Rich
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| Richard Fancy | ... |
Mr. Van Dough
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| Marla Maples | ... |
Mrs. Van Dough
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| Michelle Trachtenberg | ... |
Gloria
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| Blake Collins | ... |
Freckles
(as Blake Jeremy Collins)
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| Austin Stout | ... |
Pee Wee
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| Kathleen Freeman | ... |
Miss Peabody
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| Richard Riehle | ... |
Sgt. Mooney
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| Don McLeod | ... |
Irona / Evil Irona
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Billy Burnette | ... |
Nigel
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Robert Hart | ... |
Mick
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| Rex Smith | ... |
Rudy
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Candi Brough | ... |
Verva Twin #1
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Randi Brough | ... |
Verva Twin #2
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Jim Jackman | ... |
Shorty
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John Crane | ... |
Slim
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Lacey Taylor Robbins | ... |
Caitlin
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Lex Robbins | ... |
Alex
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Alfred Atienza | ... |
Cappy
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| Cody Weselis | ... |
Billy
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| Christopher Boyer | ... |
Hudson
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| Steven Cragg | ... |
Jeeves
(as Steven Cole Cragg)
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| Michael McDonald | ... |
Montgomery
(as Michael James McDonald)
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Amy Kidd | ... |
Cynthia
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Julianna Lavin | ... |
Sitcom Mom
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| Michael Bonnabel | ... |
Sitcom Dad
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Sue Ellen Enright | ... |
TV Reporter
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Ken Hanes | ... |
Anchorman
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| Tawny Fere' Ellis | ... |
Neighbor
(as Tawny Fere Ellis)
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Jennifer Joyce | ... |
Servant
(as Jennifer Judith Joyce)
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| Rick Dean | ... |
Smart Bystander
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Ken Odom | ... |
Angry Bystander
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| Preston Ahearn | ... |
Dismayed Bystander
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Sharon Meyers | ... |
Pretty Bystander
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Manny Fernandez | ... |
Salvation Army Guy
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Peter Clark | ... |
Fast Shopper
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Jennifer Shami | ... |
Slow Shopper
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Larry Robbins | ... |
Jolly Santa
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Pat Elliott | ... |
Hazel
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| Patricia Elliott | ... |
Hazel
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| Janet Wood | ... |
Bank Teller
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Tommy Woods | ... |
Smart Kid
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Jotona Deason | ... |
Happy Kid
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Nezben Deason | ... |
Good Looking Kid
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| Robert Peters | ... |
Hungry Officer
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Dan Fisher | ... |
Chief Officer
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Joe Torrenueva | ... |
Prison Guard
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Chrystina Myers | ... |
Driver
(as Chrystina Worth)
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Shorty | ... |
Dollar
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| Claire Andrew | ... |
Baby Richie Rich (uncredited)
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Rachel Duhame | ... |
Kid near miss car hit (uncredited)
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| Phil Hawn | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Carlton Preston | ... |
Butler (uncredited)
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| Mary Ann Schmidt | ... |
Lab Scientist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Murlowski | ||
Written by
| Rob Kerchner | ... | (story) & |
| Jason Feffer | ... | (story) |
| Mark Furey | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Mike Elliott | ... | producer |
| Joseph P. Genier | ... | line producer |
| Amy Goldberg | ... | co-producer |
| Rob Kerchner | ... | co-producer |
| Jeffrey Montgomery | ... | executive producer (as Jeffrey A. Montgomery) |
| Lance H. Robbins | ... | executive producer |
| Nathan Rotmensz | ... | associate producer |
| Haim Saban | ... | executive producer |
| Mike Upton | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Deddy Tzur | ||
Cinematography by
| Christian Sebaldt | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Gilbert | ||
Editorial Department
| Chad Lurie | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Eric S. Rollman | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
Casting By
| Julie Ashton | ... | (as Julie Ashton-Barson) |
Production Design by
| Nava | ||
Art Direction by
| Roger Baer | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Jacob Earl | ||
Costume Design by
| Ryck Schmidt | ||
Makeup Department
| Yolanda Halston | ... | key makeup artist |
| Brad Hardin | ... | creature effects supervisor |
Production Management
| Joseph P. Genier | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tim Andrew | ... | first assistant director |
| Matthew Blitz | ... | second assistant director (as Matt Blitz) |
| Craig Borden | ... | second second assistant director |
| Alfie Kiernan | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Casey Mako | ... | additional second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Will Alovis | ... | property master |
| Deno Antonini | ... | on-set dresser |
| Walsh Carvalho | ... | assistant property master |
| David Mocsary | ... | property master |
| Gregory Neuhaus | ... | scenic artist |
| Bob Renna | ... | buyer |
| Patrick Russo | ... | set dresser |
| Keith Tucker | ... | storyboard artist |
| Melissa McNees | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Josh Bower | ... | boom operator |
| Dave Chertock | ... | dialog editor |
| Mark Lanza | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Marcus Ricaud | ... | sound mixer |
| Stephen P. Robinson | ... | sound designer |
| Alan B. Samuels | ... | sound mixer (as Alan Samuels) |
Special Effects by
| Russell Lukich | ... | special effects makeup |
| Robert Pendergraft | ... | special effects p.a. |
| Mark Santora | ... | model maker |
Visual Effects by
| Daniel R. Casey | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Daniel R. Casy | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Nancy Fitzgerald | ... | visual effects producer |
| Christopher Hartt | ... | digital effects artist |
| Steve Preeg | ... | visual effects |
| Ben Rush | ... | visual effects |
| John Tissavary | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Julie Adair | ... | stunts |
| Ted Barba | ... | stunt driver |
| Chris Blackwood | ... | stunts |
| Bob Bragg | ... | stunts |
| Rachel Duhame | ... | stunts |
| Zack Duhame | ... | stunts |
| Joey Gardner | ... | stunts |
| Tanner Gill | ... | stunts |
| Gary Guercio | ... | stunts |
| Danny Lundin | ... | stunts |
| Justin Lundin | ... | stunts |
| Preston Lundin | ... | stunts |
| Kent W. Luttrell | ... | stunt double |
| Cole S. McKay | ... | stunt coordinator (as Cole McKay) / stunts (as Cole McKay) |
| Tom Poster | ... | stunts |
| Robin Tracey Sherwood | ... | stunts (as Robin Sherwood) |
| Ellen G. Statham | ... | stunts (as Ellen Statham) |
| Patrick J. Statham | ... | stunt coordinator (as Patrick Statham) |
| Nancy Thurston | ... | stunts |
| Tom Vicini | ... | stunt double |
| Danny Weselis | ... | stunts (as Danny Weiselis) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Todd Barron | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Nathan Berggren | ... | additional assistant camera (as Nate Berggren) |
| Clint Borden | ... | grip (as Clint 'Mac' Borden) |
| Geraldine Brezca | ... | video assist operator |
| Horacio Chacon | ... | electrician |
| Jeff Chassler | ... | electrician |
| Russ L. Conklin | ... | best boy electric |
| C.E. Courtney | ... | gaffer |
| Rick Davidson | ... | steadicam operator |
| Adam Dodds | ... | electrician |
| Greg Dorman | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Neil Fleischbein | ... | grip |
| Franc Gabusi | ... | grip (as Frank Gabusi) |
| Zoli Hajdu | ... | grip (as Sid Hajdu) |
| Charles Hart | ... | grip (as Chip Hart) / set grip |
| Jerry Hill | ... | steadicam operator |
| Andy C. Huber | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Christopher Kiso | ... | electrician (as Christopher M. Kiso) |
| Steven D. Kucharski | ... | electrician |
| Eric Lee | ... | still photographer |
| Christopher Lucchese | ... | dolly grip (as Chris Lucchese) |
| Matt McNary | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Donovan Milcoch | ... | camera operator (as Donovan McLoch) |
| Dan Ming | ... | first assistant camera |
| Christopher M. Morlock | ... | electrician (as Chris Morlock) |
| Gary Morris | ... | electrician |
| Chrystina Myers | ... | second assistant camera (as Chrystina Worth) |
| Douglas M. Pavone | ... | key grip (as Doug Pavone) |
| Travis Phung | ... | electrician |
| Dan Rossman | ... | grip |
| Ken Sax | ... | special photographer / still photographer: Movie Poster |
| Paul Saylor | ... | best boy grip |
| Jennifer Schoenewald | ... | electrician |
| Robert Stillman | ... | grip (as Bob Stillman) |
| Ian Strang | ... | grip |
| Kim Swank | ... | second assistant camera |
| Manny Tapia | ... | rigging electrician |
| Brad Wallace | ... | camera loader |
Casting Department
| Romy Stutman | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Magdalena Baker | ... | on-set wardrobe |
Location Management
| Jordan Burwick | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Teri Nelson Carpenter | ... | music supervisor |
| Udi Harpaz | ... | composer: additional music |
| David Ari Leon | ... | music supervisor |
| Udi Harpaz | ... | composer: Saban Entertainment logo (uncredited) |
| Shuki Levy | ... | composer: Saban Entertainment logo (uncredited) |
| Haim Saban | ... | composer: Saban Entertainment logo (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Peter J. Clark | ... | script supervisor |
| Lynn Sisco | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Kimberly Lollar | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Mia Adams | ... | assistant: Ms. Warren |
| Prince L. Board | ... | key office production assistant (as Prince Board) |
| Rodd Feingold | ... | vice president: Physical Production |
| Karen Gorodetzky | ... | production coordinator |
| Rodger Halston | ... | acting coach |
| Jeff Jenofsky | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Lovedale | ... | production assistant |
| David J. McMillan | ... | animal supplier: dog, reindeer, pigs and cats |
| Colleen Murphy | ... | assistant to director |
| Erin K. O'Brien | ... | assistant: Mike Elliott |
| Michael Reardon | ... | production legal |
| Tom Roach | ... | animal trainer |
| Stephan Rothman | ... | production auditor |
| Tom Vicini | ... | body double: Pee Wee |
| Paige Wilbanks | ... | production assistant |
| Alfred Harvey | ... | characters (uncredited) |
| Warren Kremer | ... | characters (uncredited) |
| Neil Tolkin | ... | developer: characters (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Saban Entertainment (presents)
- The Harvey Entertainment Company (in association with)
Distributors
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vidéo (1998) (France) (video)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Fox Family Channel (1999) (United States) (tv)
- Moviemax Family (2015) (Turkey) (tv)
- RTL (2000) (Germany) (tv)
- Saban Entertainment (1998) (United States)
- Saban International N.V. (1998) (World-wide) (as Saban International)
- Varus Video (1998) (Russia) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. Family Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (1998) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Harvey Comics Publications (Richie Rich and Richie Rich Characters are based on the characters appearing in)
- Harvey Comics (author: Berne Convention)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After getting blamed for spoiling Christmas, the richest kid in the world wishes he'd never been born. Unfortunately, a wishing machine invented by Professor Keenbean picks up the wish and makes it come true. Now Richie finds himself in a parallel world where his only hope is to find Professor Keenbean and the wishing machine so he can wish things back to normal.
Written by Peter Huiskes |
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| Taglines | America's richest kid is back! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren had previously worked together in the movie Clue (1985) as Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlett, respectively. See more » |
| Goofs | During the bank scene, Richie hops over a divider, knocking a statue down. In the next scene when the officers follow, the statue is back up. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Ri¢hie Ri¢h's Christmas Wish (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | My Way See more » |
| Quotes |
Sergeant Mooney:
I would never work for someone who would cancel Christmas! See more » |