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Wish You Well

2013·Movie
1h 40min·NR
68
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Believing in family can create miracles.

A young girl and her brother come of age at their great grandmother's house in Virginia during the 1940s. After a family tragedy, a young girl moves from New York with your younger brother to live with their great grandmother on a Virginia farm and comes closer to understanding the land and roots that inspired her father's writings while discovering herself, the love of family, and the power of truly believing.
1940s Rural VirginiaFamily SagaComing-of-AgeOvercoming TragedyFinding Inner StrengthNostalgicHeartwarmingCharacter-DrivenGentle Pace

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Where can I stream Wish You Well legally?

Wish You Well is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wish You Well worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wish You Well rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Wish You Well?

1 h 40 min

Wish You Well runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Wish You Well in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wish You Well?

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