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Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking

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Wishful Thinking

"TRUE LOVE...Is Just A Wish Away!"

1999

1h 31m

5.0(24 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Miramax

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Lena

Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Elizabeth

Desiree Casado

Desiree Casado

Donita

Isabel Gillies

Isabel Gillies

Susan - Roommate

Mel Gorham

Mel Gorham

Lourdes

James Le Gros

James Le Gros

Max

Joseph Mosso

Waiter

Lázaro Pérez

Ramon

Frank Senger

Frank Senger

Man with Cane

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Henry

Creative team

Directed by: Adam Park
Written by: Adam Park
Produced by: Stuart Burkin
Kathie Hersch

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