The Wisher (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2002, The Wisher is a horror film directed by Gavin Wilding, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Mary is a horror-movie junkie whose obsession is out of control, leading her over-protective father to ban her from seeing scary flicks. But when she and her friends sneak out to see a film called The Wisher, its creepy antagonist seems to escape into her life and make her darkest desires come true.
Who’s in it. The Wisher stars Ron Silver as Campbell, Liane Balaban as Mary, Drew Lachey as Brad and Siri Baruc as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Wisher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wisher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wisher tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wisher (2002)?
- In US, The Wisher is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wisher worth watching?
- The Wisher holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wisher?
- The Wisher stars Ron Silver, Liane Balaban, Drew Lachey, Siri Baruc and Billy Morton.
- When was The Wisher released?
- The Wisher was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.