Wish I Was Here (2014): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Wish I Was Here
Director: Zach Braff
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2014
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Joey King, Mandy Patinkin, Ashley Greene

What Wish I Was Here Is About

Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, is 35 years old and still trying to find a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid. When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.

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What is Wish I Was Here about?

Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, is 35 years old and still trying to find a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid.

Where can I watch Wish I Was Here?

Wish I Was Here is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Wish I Was Here?

Wish I Was Here runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did Wish I Was Here come out?

Wish I Was Here was released in 2014.

Who directed Wish I Was Here?

Wish I Was Here was directed by Zach Braff.

Who stars in Wish I Was Here?

Wish I Was Here stars Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Joey King, Mandy Patinkin.

What is Wish I Was Here's rating?

Wish I Was Here holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 64 out of 100.