When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.

Directed by: Jessie Nelson
Written by: Jessie Nelson
Release date: 1994-08-12
Runtime: 115 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: They needed a family. What they got was magic.
Cast:
Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg
Corrina Washington 
Ray Liotta Ray Liotta
Manny Singer 
Joan Cusack Joan Cusack
Jonesy 
Brent Spiner Brent Spiner
Brent Witherspoon 
Don Ameche Don Ameche
Grandpa Harry 
Tina Majorino Tina Majorino
Molly Singer