Wishful Thinking

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Wishful Thinking

"TRUE LOVE...Is Just A Wish Away!"

1999

1h 31m

5.0(24 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Elizabeth, a vet assistant, falls for Max, who brings in an abused dog. His jealousy burdens their relationship as does talk of marriage. Lena wants Max and she schemes.

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10 featured cast members

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Drew Barrymore

Lena

Jennifer Beals

Elizabeth

Desiree Casado

Donita

Isabel Gillies

Susan - Roommate

Mel Gorham

Lourdes

James Le Gros

Max

Joseph Mosso

Waiter

Lázaro Pérez

Ramon

Frank Senger

Man with Cane

Jon Stewart

Henry

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Directed by: Adam Park
Written by: Adam Park
Produced by: Kathie Hersch
Stuart Burkin

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