Wishin’ and Hopin’ (2014): Cast
Wishin’ and Hopin’ is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Colin Theys, starring Chevy Chase as Adult Felix, Sosie Bacon and Wyatt Ralff. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Colin Theys
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Stargazer Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wishin’ and Hopin’ About?
The premise of Wishin’ and Hopin’ without spoilers.
Set in 1964, this film follows Felix Funicello, a fifth-grade student whose family connection to teen star Annette Funicello is his primary claim to fame. His studies are disrupted when a new substitute teacher, Madame Frechette, and a spirited Russian exchange student, Zhenya Kabakova, arrive at his Catholic school. Amidst the holiday season, Felix experiences first crushes, cultural clashes, and artistic expression through tableaux vivants, all leading to a chaotic and memorable Christmas.
Wishin’ and Hopin’ Cast & Characters
Chevy Chase leads the cast as Adult Felix, with Sosie Bacon as Frances Funicello and Wyatt Ralff as Felix Funicello. Directed by Colin Theys; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Colin Theys
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Chevy Chase as Adult Felix -
Sosie Bacon as Frances Funicello - Wyatt Ralff as Felix Funicello
- Krysta Rodriguez as Annette Funicello
Also Starring in Wishin’ and Hopin’
· 11 more- Molly Ringwald Madame Frechette
- Annabella Sciorra Ma
- Cheri Oteri Sister Dymphna
- Conchata Ferrell Sister Agrippina
- Meat Loaf Monsignor Muldoon
- Danny Nucci Pop
- Blanche Baker Mother Filomena
- Colin Critchley Danny
- Jonah Coppolelli Boy Scout / Boy in the Audience
- Quinn McColgan Rosalie Twerski
- Lexi White Geraldine
Cars in Wishin’ and Hopin’
3 cars on screen, including the 1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten and the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten Important role -
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Background role -
unknown Background role
Wishin’ and Hopin’ Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Desejo e Esperança” and “Le Noël de mes dix ans”.
- Also known as
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- Desejo e Esperança
- Le Noël de mes dix ans
- З бажанням і надією
- Deseo y esperanza
- 위신 앤 호핀
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Wishin’ and Hopin’ FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wishin’ and Hopin’, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wishin’ and Hopin’?
Wishin’ and Hopin’ runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Wishin’ and Hopin’ released?
Wishin’ and Hopin’ was released on November 23, 2014.
Who directed Wishin’ and Hopin’?
Wishin’ and Hopin’ was directed by Colin Theys.
More films by Colin Theys Who is in the cast of Wishin’ and Hopin’?
Wishin’ and Hopin’ stars Chevy Chase as Adult Felix, Sosie Bacon as Frances Funicello and Wyatt Ralff as Felix Funicello, among 15 credited actors.
Does Wishin’ and Hopin’ have a post-credit scene?
No. Wishin’ and Hopin’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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