Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking(2010)
A show where one woman reconciles herself to being Carrie Fisher.
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking Synopsis
"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Randy Barbato, released on December 10, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Carrie Fisher. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Randy Barbato
- Writers:
- Carrie Fisher
- Producers:
- Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Lisa Heller
- Cinematographer:
- Teodoro Maniaci
- Composer:
- David Benjamin Steinberg
- Production:
- World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) Trailer
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Randy Barbato, written by Carrie Fisher, produced by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey and Lisa Heller.
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 47 ratings.
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking online?
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
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The main cast of Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) includes Carrie Fisher. The film was directed by Randy Barbato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking released?
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking was released on December 10, 2010 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking worth watching?
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking?
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