
Wished
2017

1987
PGDirector
Amy Holden Jones
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Spoiled Jessie Montgomery, whose wild behavior and spending excesses cause her well-meaning but exasperated millionaire father Charles to wish he never had her, is visited by fairy godmother Stella. In an effort to save Jessie, Stella casts a spell which causes Charles to no longer have a daughter. Jessie, now penniless and without a friend, must take a maid's job to earn a living, and hopefully to learn her lesson.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story follows a traditional transformative comedy arc centered on heteronormative structures.
Gender Representation
The narrative disrupts hierarchies by stripping the female protagonist of her socioeconomic power. Jessie must transition from passive privilege to active labor and practical competence.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The story focuses on the American millionaire class and lacks evidence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon cast. It adheres to 1980s mainstream demographic norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film critiques consumerist excess and capitalist lifestyles. A supernatural fairy godmother trope prioritizes personal moral lessons over rigid religious or institutional doctrines.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative or available records.
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AI Analysis
Maid to Order functions primarily as a moral fable about class and personal responsibility. While it avoids systemic intersectional representation, it offers a unique look at female agency through the lens of socioeconomic downfall. The film's strength lies in its subversion of gendered privilege, forcing a wealthy protagonist to find value in service and labor. However, the production remains tethered to the demographic limitations of its era, lacking racial and LGBTQ+ depth. Ultimately, the film is a character study of ethical realignment rather than a diverse social tapestry.

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