16 Wishes (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2010, 16 Wishes is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Peter DeLuise, running about 90 minutes. “Everyone's sweet 16 is special, Abby's is magical.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story about Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.

Who’s in it. 16 Wishes stars Debby Ryan as Abigail "Abby" Louise Jensen, Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Jay Kepler, Anna Mae Routledge as Celeste and Karissa Tynes as Krista Cook, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, 16 Wishes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 16 Wishes page.

If you liked it. Fans of 16 Wishes tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 16 Wishes (2010)?
In US, 16 Wishes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 16 Wishes worth watching?
16 Wishes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 16 Wishes?
16 Wishes stars Debby Ryan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Anna Mae Routledge, Karissa Tynes and Brenda Crichlow.
When was 16 Wishes released?
16 Wishes was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.