Also starring Hunt along with and , the comedy-drama film tells the story of a 39-year-old Brooklyn elementary school teacher, who after years is contacted by the flamboyant host of a local talk show, played by Midler, who introduces herself as her biological mother.
In relation to Hocus Pocus, every year Midler hosts her annual Hulaween costume party, which benefits the New York Restoration Project.
The movie performed poorly, and received a mixed reception by critics.
Midler made her film debut with the musical drama 1979 , which won her the , as well as a nomination for the.