I Wish (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, I Wish is a drama and family film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 127 minutes. “They wished for a miracle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twelve-year-old Koichi, who has been separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents' divorce, hears a rumor that the new bullet trains will precipitate a wish-granting miracle when they pass each other at top speed.
Who’s in it. I Wish stars Koki Maeda as Koichi Osako, Oshiro Maeda as Ryoonosuke Kinami, Nene Otsuka as Nozomi Osako and Joe Odagiri as Kenji Kinami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, I Wish has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Wish page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Wish tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Wish (2011)?
- In US, I Wish is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Wish worth watching?
- I Wish holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Wish?
- I Wish stars Koki Maeda, Oshiro Maeda, Nene Otsuka, Joe Odagiri and Ryôga Hayashi.
- When was I Wish released?
- I Wish was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.