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The Wishing Well

2009·Movie
1h 25min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Widower, Mark Jansen, owns and runs the local newspaper for the Midwest town he grew up in. As he struggles to make ends meet, his daughter takes his happiness into her hands by going down to the famous wishing well their little town is known for, and wishing for just that - his happiness. Shortly after, a glamorous woman appears in town by the name of Cynthia Tamerline. Lead by Mark's daughter, Cynthia makes a trip to the well herself and casts a wish. When she wakes up the next morning, she finds that she has been transported to an alternate universe that ultimately changes her forever.
Small Town RomanceWishing Well MagicAlternate UniverseSecond ChanceHeartwarming StoryCharacter TransformationIntriguing PlotFeel-Good Movie

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Is The Wishing Well worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Wishing Well?

1 h 25 min

The Wishing Well runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Wishing Well in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.