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I Wish

2011Movie2 h 7 minPG

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic806.9Rotten Tomatoes93%84%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

They wished for a miracle.

Twelve-year-old Koichi, who has been separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents' divorce, hears a rumor that the new bullet trains will precipitate a wish-granting miracle when they pass each other at top speed.

Feels like

  • Gentle Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Children's Perspective
  • Hope and Optimism
  • Japanese Realism
  • Brotherhood
  • Rural Setting
  • Wholesome

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Written by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Produced by
Kentaro Koike, Hijiri Taguchi
Music by
Shigeru Kishida

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Facts

June 11, 2011 · 2 h 7 min · PG

Released
June 11, 2011
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$2 million
Available in
13 countries

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Divorce Is Temporary, Hot Librarian, Catch Phrase +6

  • Divorce Is Temporary
  • Hot Librarian
  • Catch Phrase
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Chick Magnet
  • Playing Cyrano
  • Multigenerational Household
  • Shout-Out

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream I Wish?"

Questions about I Wish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Wish?

PhiloKanopyHooplaPlexDoxMagnolia Selects

In the United States, I Wish streams on Philo, Dox, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is I Wish worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is I Wish okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching I Wish?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is I Wish plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is I Wish in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.