You Wish! (2003): Cast & Plot
You Wish! is a 2003 family comedy directed by Paul Hoen, starring Spencer Breslin as Stevie Lansing / Terrence Russell McCormack, A.J. Trauth and Joshua Leys. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Paul Hoen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alan Sacks Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is You Wish! About?
The premise of You Wish! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a thoughtless wish catapults his younger brother into a hidden realm of abandoned dreams, a frustrated teen must brave a series of whimsical trials. As the clock ticks, he discovers the deeper meaning of family and fights to rescue his sibling before time runs out.
You Wish! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coin
- high school
- best friend
- wish
- turkey the bird
- magical coin
- alternate reality
- unrequited love
- tv show in film
- shopping mall
- reward
- regret
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- redemption
- rainbow
- price of fame
- pizza
- pet shop
- nursing home
- loyalty
- limousine
- game
- former best friend
- football game
- flashback
- dog
- bully
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- actor
- wish fulfillment
- brother brother relationship
- based on novel
- trumpet
- tuba
- drum
- oceania
- exclamation point in title
- videotape
- treadmill
- singing
- punishment
- photograph
- loneliness
- good deed
- gift
- frustration
- doubt
- despair
- clumsiness
- car
- broken leg
You Wish! Cast & Characters
Spencer Breslin leads the cast as Stevie Lansing / Terrence Russell McCormack, with A.J. Trauth as Alex Lansing and Joshua Leys as Gary. Directed by Paul Hoen; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Hoen
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Spencer Breslin as Stevie Lansing / Terrence Russell McCormack - A.J. Trauth as Alex Lansing
- Joshua Leys as Gary
- Ari Boyland as James Cooper
Also Starring in You Wish!
· 18 more- Tim Reid Larry
- Lalaine Abby
- Emma Lahana Fiona
- Peter Feeney Dave Lansing
- Patrick Wilson Set Security Guy
- Jodie Rimmer Zoe
- Andrew Robertt Stage Manager
- James Gaylyn Mayor
- Jay Ryan Charles (as Jay Bunyan)
- John Sumner Coach
- Beryl Te Wiata Old Woman
- Sally Stockwell Pam Lansing
- Joanna Morrison School Kid #1
- Sheila Summers Teacher
- Stephen Butterworth Ronald (Ron)
- Francesca Rudkin Morning Show Host
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- Joshua Ramsay Brian
- Junior Chile School Kid #2
More from Paul Hoen
More films directed by Paul Hoen, best-rated first: Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Zombies 3, Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S.
You Wish! Plot Summary
What happens in You Wish! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
16-year-old Alex Lansing is tormented by his younger brother, Stevie [Spencer Breslin], whose relentless pranks push him to the edge. From buying a turkey on a pet-adoption show to orchestrating a stunt that has Harbour High jocks, Gary [Joshua Leys] and his friends, slam a pizza onto Alex’s head, Stevie’s mischief feels endless. When Alex is forced to take Stevie to the mall with his friend James [Ari Boyland], Stevie meets a kindly but quirky man, Larry Pendragon, and receives a magical coin that can grant any wish. Before Alex can intervene, Stevie darts off, leaving him to deal with disappointed parents who punish him and send him to bed early.
Full summary
The whole story of You Wish!, scene by scene
You Wish! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of You Wish!.
How Well Do You Know You Wish!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Alex Lansing's younger brother?
Cars in You Wish!
10 cars on screen, including the 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 and the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 Important role -
1995 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1989 Leyland DAF 400 Minor role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
You Wish! Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “¡Cuidado con los deseos!” and “A Moeda da Sorte”.
- Also known as
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- ¡Cuidado con los deseos!
- A Moeda da Sorte
- Ver-wünscht!
- You wish! - Attenzione ai desideri
- Face ou Pile !
- A Moedinha da Sorte!
- Сбъднато желание
- Заветное желание
- Jedno přání
- Заповітне бажання
- Ne Dilersen!
- 許願成真
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- 梦想成真
Seen You Wish!?
Movies Like You Wish!
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wish Upon a Star, Wish and A Simple Wish.
You Wish! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of You Wish!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is You Wish!?
You Wish! runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was You Wish! released?
You Wish! was released on January 10, 2003.
Who directed You Wish!?
You Wish! was directed by Paul Hoen.
More films by Paul Hoen Who is in the cast of You Wish!?
You Wish! stars Spencer Breslin as Stevie Lansing / Terrence Russell McCormack, A.J. Trauth as Alex Lansing and Joshua Leys as Gary, among 22 credited actors.
Does You Wish! have a post-credit scene?
No. You Wish! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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