Where can I watch Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)?

In US, Wishin' and Hopin' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory 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 Wishin' and Hopin' worth watching?

Wishin' and Hopin' holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Wishin' and Hopin'?

Wishin' and Hopin' stars Molly Ringwald, Chevy Chase, Annabella Sciorra, Conchata Ferrell and Meat Loaf.

When was Wishin' and Hopin' released?

Wishin' and Hopin' was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.

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Wishin' and Hopin' (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2014, Wishin' and Hopin' is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Colin Theys, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Felix Funicello is a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose claim to fame is his cousin Annette Funicello, the famous Mouseketeer and teen movie queen. But grammar and arithmetic move to the back burner this holiday season with the sudden arrivals of substitute teacher Madame Frechette and feisty Russian student Zhenya Kabakova. While Felix learns the meaning of French kissing, cultural misunderstanding, and tableaux vivants, Wishin' and Hopin' barrels toward one outrageous Christmas!

Who’s in it. Wishin' and Hopin' stars Molly Ringwald as Madame Frechette, Chevy Chase as Adult Felix, Annabella Sciorra as Ma and Conchata Ferrell as Sister Agrippina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wishin' and Hopin' has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory 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 Wishin' and Hopin' page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wishin' and Hopin' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)?: In US, Wishin' and Hopin' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory 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 Wishin' and Hopin' worth watching?: Wishin' and Hopin' holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Wishin' and Hopin'?: Wishin' and Hopin' stars Molly Ringwald, Chevy Chase, Annabella Sciorra, Conchata Ferrell and Meat Loaf.
When was Wishin' and Hopin' released?: Wishin' and Hopin' was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.