A Child's Wish (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, A Child's Wish is a drama, familie and fernsehfilm film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 96 minutes. “Cancer killed her. But not before she made a change.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die Geschichte basiert lose auf dem Schicksal von Melissa Weaver, die im Alter von zehn Jahren an einer seltenen Krebsart erkrankte. Ihr Vater verliert seinen Arbeitsplatz, weil er sich in dieser schwierigen Zeit zu oft von der Arbeit freistellen lässt, um für seine Familie da zu sein. Wütend darüber beschließen Melissa und ihr Vater, für eine Gesetzesänderung zu kämpfen – jenes Gesetz, das seine Entlassung überhaupt erst ermöglicht hatte.
Who’s in it. A Child's Wish stars John Ritter as Ed Chandler, Tess Harper as Joanna Chandler, Anna Chlumsky as Missy Chandler and Sarah Chalke as Melinda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Child's Wish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Child's Wish page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Child's Wish tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch A Child's Wish (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Child's Wish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Child's Wish worth watching?
- A Child's Wish holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, familie and fernsehfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Child's Wish?
- A Child's Wish stars John Ritter, Tess Harper, Anna Chlumsky, Sarah Chalke and Bill Clinton.
- When was A Child's Wish released?
- A Child's Wish was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.