The Wishing Tree (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, The Wishing Tree is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by Terry Ingram, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A special Christmas tree decorated with handwritten wishes helps Evan and his group of orphaned students develop a connection and a sense of family.
Who’s in it. The Wishing Tree stars Jason Gedrick as Professor Evan Farnsworth, Erica Cerra as Clarissa Vance, Carrie Genzel as Amanda Breen and Richard Harmon as Andrew Breen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Wishing Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wishing Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wishing Tree tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wishing Tree (2012)?
- In US, The Wishing Tree is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wishing Tree worth watching?
- The Wishing Tree holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree stars Jason Gedrick, Erica Cerra, Carrie Genzel, Richard Harmon and Amitai Marmorstein.
- When was The Wishing Tree released?
- The Wishing Tree was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.