The Wishing Tree (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2020, The Wishing Tree is a drama film directed by Laura Adamo, running about 85 minutes. “Hope is often found in the most unexpected of places.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Wishing Tree is the story of one woman's hiking expedition initiated as a quest for perspective, peace, answers and ultimately a way to heal from personal tragedy. While hiking, Julia runs into Caleb and Ryan, two guys who are also dealing with their own demons. An unexpected journey of self-discovery and transformation that illustrates, sometimes hope can be discovered in the most unlikely ways. The film is set against the most stunning backdrop of the Northern Ontario hiking trails.
Who’s in it. The Wishing Tree stars Laura Adamo as Julia, Sebastien Roberts as Caleb, Altair Vincent as Ryan and Jake Michaels as Luke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wishing Tree has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wishing Tree (2020)?
- In US, The Wishing Tree is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree stars Laura Adamo, Sebastien Roberts, Altair Vincent, Jake Michaels and Valentina Battrick.
- When was The Wishing Tree released?
- The Wishing Tree was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
