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The Wishing Well

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
544
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The Wishing Well (2009)
Drama

Ambitious big city reporter arrives in a small town to write about its legendary wishing well. She writes a shoddy article, thinking it's all a joke, but throws in a coin and wishes to be ha... Read allAmbitious big city reporter arrives in a small town to write about its legendary wishing well. She writes a shoddy article, thinking it's all a joke, but throws in a coin and wishes to be happy, just for the fun of it. Magic happens.Ambitious big city reporter arrives in a small town to write about its legendary wishing well. She writes a shoddy article, thinking it's all a joke, but throws in a coin and wishes to be happy, just for the fun of it. Magic happens.

  • Director
    • David Jackson
  • Writer
    • Steven H. Berman
  • Stars
    • Jordan Ladd
    • Jason London
    • Ernest Borgnine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    544
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Jackson
    • Writer
      • Steven H. Berman
    • Stars
      • Jordan Ladd
      • Jason London
      • Ernest Borgnine
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jordan Ladd
    Jordan Ladd
    • Cynthia Tamerline
    Jason London
    Jason London
    • Mark Jansen
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Big Jim
    Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman
    • Donette
    Jadin Gould
    Jadin Gould
    • Abby Jansen
    Tessie Santiago
    Tessie Santiago
    • Rachel
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Mary Williams
    Charles Shaughnessy
    Charles Shaughnessy
    • Bosley
    Anne DeSalvo
    Anne DeSalvo
    • Zeil
    Kevin Kirkpatrick
    • Tyson
    Eugene Davis
    • Little Jim
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    • Enid
    Rod McCary
    Rod McCary
    • Upshaw
    Kyle T. Heffner
    Kyle T. Heffner
    • Keenie James
    Senta Moses
    Senta Moses
    • Michelle
    John C. McLaughlin
    • Nelbert
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Preacher
    Jillian Boyd
    Jillian Boyd
    • Alison
    • Director
      • David Jackson
    • Writer
      • Steven H. Berman
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    User reviews12

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    10alimarie1331

    Worth the watch--I actually liked it

    Despite the '10' I gave it, no, it's not an Oscar contender. Yes, it's predictable and follows the'Movie of the Week' formula. This said, I enjoyed it. As far as the made-for-TV-corny-romance-movie-of-the-week genre goes, I think it earns the 10. I've never reviewed a movie on here before, but after reading the only review decided to throw in my two cents. Maybe it's because I'm a small-town girl who moved to the 'big city'...maybe it's because sometimes I just enjoy a corny Hallmark movie on a Saturday night. Over the holidays I caught several movies with Jason London & Ernest Borgnine and am becoming rather fond of them...or was it Jeremy London & Ed Asner...maybe that's it. Anyway, whatever the case, I'd watch it again!
    6DonandLiG

    See my comment below

    The female lead is so annoying that you'd do yourself a favor if you start at the 37min time-mark.
    8magicofnimue

    Very entertaining, charming, heartfelt movie, highly recommend

    I love this movie and wish they would release on DVD. So instead I have to wait until Hallmark decides to air when they choose to. I keep checking online periodically to see if it's ever been released. Tell them to release on DVD! It is a charming, sweet, heartfelt movie with every day people who connect and are the better for it. I highly recommend this movie for anyone who wants a breath of fresh air. It has magic, love, charm and so much more. You should take a chance and watch it the next time Hallmark airs it. I think the actors did a good job expressing their emotions. It is very entertaining with likable actors who have great personalities. Great movie!
    10cmflash

    It was great.

    The first reviewer was a bit wrong I think. I believe they must have meant Jason London, rather than Jason Young? The 2nd reviewer was more correct and I agree with them that the movie is not necessarily a Oscar contender, but then, many Oscar contenders are total piles of garbage. I don't remember another movie that Jason London was in with Ernest Borgnine. But it was Jason rather than his brother Jeremy who was in a movie with Ed Asner. It was called Out of the Woods and it too was a fantastic movie and a lot of fun to watch, just like Wishing Well was.

    This movie was great and it was refreshing to see a movie with no violence or profanity or gratuitous sex scenes. Jason London was terrific as always. It was a pleasure to see him in this movie.
    10freestarlings

    Wishing Well

    I just adored this movie, it was a feel good type of movie. Had happiness, assess, hope, and a great ending. I just love the movies that Jordan is in, she is a great actress in every movie she has been in, the movie did remind me of Ground Hog Day a little, but this one was much much better.this movie is one anyone can watch if they are having a bad day, it will fix your day making it better. I highly recommend Wishing Well to any one who hasn't seen it especially, but also even if you have seen it, it is definitely worth seeing it again and again. Another comment about Wishing Well is young children can watch it,there was no profanity in it at all. My compliments to the actors also.

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Studnia życzeń
    • Production company
      • Larry Levinson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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