Wishful Thinking (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1999, Wishful Thinking is a comedy and romance film directed by Adam Park, running about 91 minutes. “TRUE LOVE...Is Just A Wish Away!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story told from three angles. Max meets Elizabeth; they live together, but when she talks of marriage, he balks. He becomes extremely jealous, probably without cause, and thinks she's taken up with a friend of his, Jack. Elizabeth, stung by Max's refusal to marry, catches Jack's eye, but the friendship seems innocent. Lena, who works with Max, likes him and realizes she can manipulate his jealousy and maybe engineer his split from Elizabeth. When she's sure Elizabeth is with a man, she calls Max at work, sending him home to confront the lovers. Then, Lena feels guilty and takes off for Max's apartment. What's really going on? Who's with Elizabeth?
Who’s in it. Wishful Thinking stars Drew Barrymore as Lena, Jennifer Beals as Elizabeth, Desiree Casado as Donita and Isabel Gillies as Susan - Roommate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Wishful Thinking has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Wishful Thinking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wishful Thinking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wishful Thinking (1999)?
- In US, Wishful Thinking is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Wishful Thinking worth watching?
- Wishful Thinking holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wishful Thinking?
- Wishful Thinking stars Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Beals, Desiree Casado, Isabel Gillies and Mel Gorham.
- When was Wishful Thinking released?
- Wishful Thinking was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.