Wish Upon (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, Wish Upon is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, running about 90 minutes. “Be careful what you wish for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage girl discovers a box with magical powers, but those powers comes with a deadly price.
Who’s in it. Wish Upon stars Joey King as Clare Shannon, Ryan Phillippe as Jonathan Shannon, Ki Hong Lee as Ryan Hui and Mitchell Slaggert as Paul Middlebrook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wish Upon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and Peacock Premium 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 Wish Upon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wish Upon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wish Upon (2017)?
- In US, Wish Upon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, 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 Wish Upon worth watching?
- Wish Upon holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wish Upon?
- Wish Upon stars Joey King, Ryan Phillippe, Ki Hong Lee, Mitchell Slaggert and Shannon Purser.
- When was Wish Upon released?
- Wish Upon was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.