Wishful Thinking(1999)
TRUE LOVE...Is Just A Wish Away!
Wishful Thinking Synopsis
Elizabeth, a vet assistant, falls for Max, who brings in an abused dog. His jealousy burdens their relationship as does talk of marriage. Lena wants Max and she schemes.
Wishful Thinking (1999) is a comedy and romance film directed by Adam Park, released on July 9, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Beals, Desiree Casado and Isabel Gillies. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Adam Park
- Writers:
- Adam Park
- Producers:
- Kathie Hersch, Stuart Burkin
- Cinematographer:
- Ellery Ryan
- Composer:
- Paul Rabjohns
- Production:
- Miramax
- Status:
- Released
Wishful Thinking (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wishful Thinking before you stream it.
Wishful Thinking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Drew Barrymore
as Lena
Jennifer Beals
as Elizabeth
Desiree Casado
as Donita
Isabel Gillies
as Susan - Roommate
Mel Gorham
as Lourdes
James Le Gros
as Max
- Joseph Mosso
Joseph Mosso
as Waiter
- Lázaro Pérez
Lázaro Pérez
as Ramon
Frank Senger
as Man with Cane
Jon Stewart
as Henry
Eric Thal
as Jack
- Jennifer Lila
Jennifer Lila
as Partygoer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Adam Park, written by Adam Park, produced by Kathie Hersch and Stuart Burkin.
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Wishful Thinking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 24 ratings.
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Wishful Thinking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wishful Thinking online?
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Wishful Thinking (1999) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Wishful Thinking?
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The main cast of Wishful Thinking (1999) includes Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Beals, Desiree Casado, Isabel Gillies and Mel Gorham. The film was directed by Adam Park. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wishful Thinking released?
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Wishful Thinking was released on July 9, 1999 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Wishful Thinking worth watching?
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Wishful Thinking (1999) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wishful Thinking?
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Yes. The official Wishful Thinking trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.