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The Wish List

  • TV Movie
  • 2010
  • G
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1K
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David Sutcliffe, Mark Deklin, and Jennifer Esposito in The Wish List (2010)
ComedyDramaRomance

A woman (Jennifer Esposito) falls for a guy (David Sutcliffe) who meets none of her standards.A woman (Jennifer Esposito) falls for a guy (David Sutcliffe) who meets none of her standards.A woman (Jennifer Esposito) falls for a guy (David Sutcliffe) who meets none of her standards.

  • Director
    • Kevin Connor
  • Writers
    • Gary Goldstein
    • Dan Clark
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Esposito
    • David Sutcliffe
    • Richard Portnow
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writers
      • Gary Goldstein
      • Dan Clark
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Esposito
      • David Sutcliffe
      • Richard Portnow
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jennifer Esposito
    Jennifer Esposito
    • Sarah Fischer
    David Sutcliffe
    David Sutcliffe
    • Fred Jones
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Lenny
    Mark Deklin
    Mark Deklin
    • Erik
    Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    • Brenda
    Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny
    • Chloe
    Tom Clark
    Tom Clark
    • Harley
    Steve Monroe
    Steve Monroe
    • Stu
    Donovan Dustin
    Donovan Dustin
    • Henry
    Stacy Barnhisel
    • Michelle
    Laura Ann Kesling
    Laura Ann Kesling
    • Ali
    Amy Cale Peterson
    • Waiter
    Sadie Stratton
    Sadie Stratton
    • Lisa
    Seven Castle
    Seven Castle
    • Bride
    • (as Shalaina Fotheringham)
    Marliss Amiea
    Marliss Amiea
    • Marty
    Dougald Park
    Dougald Park
    • Dr. Pete
    Barry Ratcliffe
    Barry Ratcliffe
    • Emcee
    Don Danielson
    Don Danielson
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    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writers
      • Gary Goldstein
      • Dan Clark
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    7minawit

    Song

    Does anyone know who sings the song when Sarah drops her list and Fred picks it up and they almost kiss? I'm not sure if it's called "I'm Listening" but I want to know who sings it. I thought the movie was cute, but it's almost like you can predict what's going to happen and who she will end up with.I wad not a fan of the dance scene and Sarah and her lists, I mean who lives that way? Just a bit much for me. Sarah's acting was weak, her personality was too stiff, no grace. I would only watch the movie again. Just to hear that song again. Iam mostly interested in who sings that song, I loved it. I have been searching and searching and can not find it.
    3myronlearn

    The Wish It Would Go Away List

    Another LA-based yawn fest. This sickeningly Southern Californian story suffers from terrible writing and mediocre acting. I lasted about a half hour before I said 'adios'.
    10mitchellrharl

    Rate A Wish

    David Sutcliffe great as usual needs to lose facial hair,Jennifer Esposito boring a real type a Dr so boring streaming services All have same story lines everyone perfect no average people all college graduates big fancy houses fancy neighborhoods not real.
    6juneebuggy

    Cute, light and easily watchable - it made me smile

    The story here is cute, light and easily watchable, which was exactly what I was looking for when I put it on. David Sutcliffe is charming and Jennifer Esposito does a great job with her role as well. Sure it's also a bit silly at times, predictable and mindless but still totally enjoyable and I'll admit brought a smile to my face.

    The story follows Esposito as an HR executive and perfectionist who makes a (comprehensive) list of the qualities she's looking for in a mate and soon hooks up with the seemingly ideal guy (good looking, child, animal loving Doctor) in the meantime she also finds herself drawn to the kooky barista from her local coffee shop who encourages her to loosen up.

    On the downside this was draggy in parts due to the fact that there isn't much story to speak of and they fill it up with drawn out barista competitions & 70's dance offs. I also got tired of all the split screen shots, sometimes up to 4 at a time, which I don't usually even notice but they were used so much here it started to drive me crazy.

    Wish List has been put on by Faith & Family and Hallmark entertainment so there are a couple of bible verses randomly thrown in which did feel out of tune with the movie. Guess there was a faith quota? 12/20/15
    1alyzu

    How Did They Get This Cast?

    Another example of a good cast and a terrible script. I really like Jennifer Esposito, and I'd watch Diane Venora read the phone book, but this tried my patience. Once again we have the stereotypical woman with a Type A personality who "needs to be taken down a few notches". Of course, she falls in love with a guy who himself is controlling, defensive, rude, and downright mean. Oh, and has stalker tendencies. Honestly, she's better off alone. (One caveat: As a tall woman married to a shorter man, I did appreciate the wedding scene. 😊)

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    • Trivia
      Of the 10 finalists listed on the flyer for the barista competition, only 3 (Meredith Sanchez, Curtis Chin and Fred Jones) actually participate in the contest. The other 7 names listed are part of the production staff of "The Wish List": Lincoln Lageson (Producer), Erik Heiberg (Producer), Danielle Mana (Assistant Property Master), Sam Rhymes (Property Master), Scott H. Campbell (Production Designer), Heidi Hinzman (Second Assistant Director), Randy Pope (Co-executive Producer).

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Список желаний
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • LG Films
      • Larry Levinson Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)

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