Wish You Well (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Wish You Well is a drama and family film directed by Darnell Martin, running about 100 minutes. “Believing in family can create miracles.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl and her brother come of age at their great grandmother's house in Virginia during the 1940s. After a family tragedy, a young girl moves from New York with your younger brother to live with their great grandmother on a Virginia farm and comes closer to understanding the land and roots that inspired her father's writings while discovering herself, the love of family, and the power of truly believing.
Who’s in it. Wish You Well stars Ellen Burstyn as Louisa Mae Cardinal, Mackenzie Foy as Lou Cardinal, Josh Lucas as Cotton Longfellow and Ned Bellamy as George Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wish You Well has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wish You Well page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wish You Well tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wish You Well (2013)?
- In US, Wish You Well is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wish You Well worth watching?
- Wish You Well holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wish You Well?
- Wish You Well stars Ellen Burstyn, Mackenzie Foy, Josh Lucas, Ned Bellamy and JP Vanderloo.
- When was Wish You Well released?
- Wish You Well was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.