Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (1998): Cast & Plot
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish is a 1998 fantasy comedy directed by John Murlowski, starring Lesley Ann Warren as Regina Rich, Martin Mull and David Gallagher. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- John Murlowski
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish About?
The premise of Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being blamed for ruining Christmas, the richest kid wishes he’d never been born. A wish‑catching machine built by Professor Keenbean records the wish, sending Richie into a parallel world where he never existed. Determined to fix his life, Richie must find the professor and the device to reverse the wish and restore things to normal.
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish Cast & Characters
Lesley Ann Warren leads the cast as Regina Rich, with Martin Mull as Richard Rich and David Gallagher as Richie Rich. Directed by John Murlowski; 57 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Murlowski
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Lesley Ann Warren as Regina Rich - Martin Mull as Richard Rich
- David Gallagher as Richie Rich
- Claire Andrew as Baby Ritchie Rich
Also Starring in Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
· 53 more- Eugene Levy Professor Keenbean
- Keene Curtis Herbert Cadbury
- Jake Richardson Reggie Van Dough
- Marla Maples Mrs. Van Dough
- Larry Robbins Jolly Santa
- Shorty Dollar
- Richard Riehle Sgt. Mooney
- Robert Peters Hungry Officer
- Kathleen Freeman Miss Peabody
- Rick Dean Smark Bystander
- Michael McDonald Montgomery
- Michelle Trachtenberg Gloria
- Richard Fancy Mr. Van Dough
- Janet Wood Bank Teller
- Christopher Boyer Hudson
- Jim Jackman Shorty
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- Rex Smith Rudy
- Don McLeod Irona/Evil Irona
- Patricia Elliott Hazel
- Phil Hawn Neighbor (uncredited)
- Billy Burnette Nigel
- Candi Brough Verva Twin #1
- Randi Brough Verva Twin #2
- Tawny Fere Neighbor
- Mary Ann Schmidt Lab Scientist (uncredited)
- Steven Cragg Jeeves
- Michael Bonnabel Sitcom Dad
- Manny Fernandez Fast Shopper
- John Crane Slim
- Lex Robbins Alex
- Ken Hanes Anchorman
- Joe Torrenueva Prison Guard
- Blake Jeremy Collins Freckles
- Austin Stout Pee Wee
- Sue Ellen Enright TV Reporter
- Tommy Woods Smart Kid
- Robert Hart Mick
- Lacey Taylor Robbins Caitlin
- Alfred Atienza Cappy
- Cody Weselis Billy
- Amy Kidd Cynthia
- Julianna Lavin Sitcom Mom
- Jennifer Joyce Servant
- Ken Odom Angry Bystander
- Preston Ahearn Dismayed Bystander
- Sharon Meyers Pretty Bystander
- Jennifer Shami Slow Shopper
- Jotona Deason Happy Kid
- Nezben Deason Good Looking Kid
- Dan Fisher Chief Officer
- Chrystina Myers Driver
- Rachel Duhame Kid Near Car Hit (uncredited)
- Carlton Preston Bulter (uncredited)
More from John Murlowski
More films directed by John Murlowski, best-rated first: Assimilate, The Man in the Guest House, Love at First Like and Hiding from My Husband.
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish Plot Summary
What happens in Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve, Richie Rich breaches the usual quiet of his mansion by racing around with his friends in cars that he can control using a special remote, all under the watchful guidance of Herbert Cadbury. Cadbury urges Richie to change for tea, and before that moment arrives, Richie pays a visit to Professor Keanbean, who unveils his latest invention: a wishing machine that only works on Christmas Eve.
Full summary
The whole story of Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish, scene by scene
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish.
How Well Do You Know Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
22 cars on screen, including the Divco 10 and the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1992 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “As Novas Aventuras de Riquinho” and “Vánoční přání Richieho Riche”.
- Also known as
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- As Novas Aventuras de Riquinho
- Vánoční přání Richieho Riche
- O Natal de Riquinho
- Richie Rich - Der Weihnachtswunsch
- Richie Rich: A Christmas Story
- Richie Rich fête Noël
- Sám doma a bohatý: Vánocní prání
- Richie Rich : Meilleurs Vœux
- Richie Rich - Die Wunschmaschine
- I hristougenniatiki efhi tou Richie
- Ta Hristougenna tou plousiopaidou
- Η χριστουγεννιάτικη ευχή του Ρίτσι
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- Τα Χριστούγεννα του πλουσιόπαιδου
- Richie Rich 2. - A rosszcsont karácsonya
- Richie Rich e il desiderio di Natale
- Gwiazdkowe życzenie Richiego Richa
- Ce-şi doreşte Richie Rich?
- Необычное Рождество Ричи Рича
- Bogati Riči 2: Božićna želja
- Niño rico 2
- Richie Richs jul
- Richie Richs julönskning
- 財神當家2：聖誕願望
- Richie Rich'$ Christmas Wish
- Richie Rich 2 - A rosszcsont karácsonya
- Коледното желание на Ричи Рич
- Багатенький Річі 2
- Sám doma a bohatý: Vánoční přání
- La Navidad de Ricky Ricón
- O dorință de Crăciun a lui Richie Rich
- 财神当家2:圣诞愿望
- リッチー・リッチ 夢のマシンをとりもどせ！
- Richie Richijeva božična želja
- Chú Bé Tỷ Phú 2
- 威威闊少爺之聖誕願望
- Richie Rich'in Yeni Yıl Dileği
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Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish?
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish released?
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish was released on October 21, 1998.
Who directed Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish?
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish was directed by John Murlowski.
More films by John Murlowski Who is in the cast of Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish?
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish stars Lesley Ann Warren as Regina Rich, Martin Mull as Richard Rich and David Gallagher as Richie Rich, among 57 credited actors.
Does Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish have a post-credit scene?
No. Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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