A Child's Wish(1997)
Cancer killed her. But not before she made a change.
A Child's Wish Synopsis
A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer. But the real struggle has yet to start.
A Child's Wish (1997) is a drama and family film directed by Waris Hussein, released on January 21, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars John Ritter, Tess Harper, Sarah Chalke and Karl David-Djerf. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Waris Hussein
- Writers:
- Susan Nanus
- Producers:
- Michelle MacLaren, Susan Nanus
- Cinematographer:
- Henry M. Lebo
- Composer:
- Stacy Widelitz
- Production:
- O'Hara-Horowitz Productions, Tele-Film
- Status:
- Released
A Child's Wish Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ritter
as Ed Chandler
Tess Harper
as Joanna Chandler
Sarah Chalke
as Melinda
Karl David-Djerf
as Scott
Bob Morrisey
as Joshua Silverman
Kevin McNulty
as Robbie
Anna Chlumsky
as Missy Chandler
Bill Clinton
as Bill Clinton
David James Lewis
as Rick
Janine Cox
as Karen
Aurelio Dinunzio
as Hank
Merrilyn Gann
as Dr. Cross
Key crew
Directed by Waris Hussein, written by Susan Nanus, produced by Michelle MacLaren and Susan Nanus.
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A Child's Wish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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A Child's Wish – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Child's Wish?
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The main cast of A Child's Wish (1997) includes John Ritter, Tess Harper, Sarah Chalke, Karl David-Djerf and Bob Morrisey. The film was directed by Waris Hussein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Child's Wish released?
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A Child's Wish was released on January 21, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is A Child's Wish worth watching?
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A Child's Wish (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.