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Wish I Was Here

  • 2014
  • K-12
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
39K
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Wish I Was Here (2014)
The story of Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father, and husband, who at 35 is still trying to find a purpose for his life. He winds up trying to homeschool his two children when his father can no longer afford to pay for private education and the only available public school is on its last legs. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.
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A struggling actor, father and husband finds himself at a major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his family and his career.A struggling actor, father and husband finds himself at a major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his family and his career.A struggling actor, father and husband finds himself at a major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his family and his career.

  • Director
    • Zach Braff
  • Writers
    • Adam J. Braff
    • Zach Braff
  • Stars
    • Zach Braff
    • Joey King
    • Pierce Gagnon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    39K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Zach Braff
    • Writers
      • Adam J. Braff
      • Zach Braff
    • Stars
      • Zach Braff
      • Joey King
      • Pierce Gagnon
    • 120User reviews
    • 143Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Wish I Was Here: Fatherly Advice
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    Ashley Greene in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Joey King and Pierce Gagnon in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Zach Braff in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Josh Gad and Ashley Greene in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Jim Parsons in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Zach Braff in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Kate Hudson in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Kate Hudson in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Pierce Gagnon in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Kate Hudson, Zach Braff, and Pierce Gagnon in Wish I Was Here (2014)
    Kate Hudson and Joey King in Wish I Was Here (2014)
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    Zach Braff
    Zach Braff
    • Aidan Bloom
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Grace Bloom
    Pierce Gagnon
    Pierce Gagnon
    • Tucker Bloom
    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Sarah Bloom
    Alexander Chaplin
    Alexander Chaplin
    • Rabbi Rosenberg
    Leslie David Baker
    Leslie David Baker
    • Audition Actor #1
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Audition Actor #2
    Ato Essandoh
    Ato Essandoh
    • Audition Actor #3
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Paul
    Mark Thudium
    Mark Thudium
    • Terry
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Gabe
    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Noah Bloom
    Allan Rich
    Allan Rich
    • Rabbi Twersky
    Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene
    • Janine
    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Jerry
    Cody Sullivan
    Cody Sullivan
    • Jesse
    Bruce Nozick
    Bruce Nozick
    • Dr. Becker
    Matt Winston
    Matt Winston
    • Alan
    • Director
      • Zach Braff
    • Writers
      • Adam J. Braff
      • Zach Braff
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the success of Veronica Mars (2014)'s ability to raise funds by using the website Kickstarter, Zach Braff gave people the opportunity to invest in this movie using the website as well. He was looking to raise $2 million. Depending on the donation, people could get a video diary of the making of the movie, tickets to screenings, and for the highest level of $10,000, a credited part in the movie. The drive started on April 24, 2013 and lasted a month. Over $3 million was raised and 46,520 people contributed.
    • Goofs
      When the rabbi gives Aidan funeral information, the pamphlet includes information on cremation and open caskets. An Orthodox Jewish burial would never offer these services.
    • Quotes

      Sarah Bloom: You know, I don't think I ever told you this but, when I lost my sister you were the most helpful person to me.

      Gabe: Really? I mean, I'm glad if I was. i don't even remember what I said.

      Sarah Bloom: You said, "Nothing in life will call upon us to be more courageous than facing the fact that it ends. But on the other side of heartbreak is wisdom."

      Gabe: I said that?

      Sarah Bloom: Yeah.

      Gabe: That was good advice.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Cameron Diaz/Josh Gad/Bleachers (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Broke Window
      Written and performed by Gary Jules

    User reviews120

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    9/10
    You will wish you were there!
    What is that Zach Braff can't do? Nothing. He can write, direct and act perfectly. Wish I was here is a perfect story that proves this. The movie starts with the childhood dream of two brothers which was to be great and how it is realised by them in the end. The actual problems of family, dreams , expectations are all beautifully depicted. It has its moments, great moments. Not meeting the hopes of a father, a not so ambitious brother, religious children, the wife who works to support the family and the guy who still pursues his dream to be an actor.

    Satisfaction, creativity, hope and living your dreams are the words which you will get familiar with in the end.

    The music is alive and amazing. The movie has a voice and it is the most important part of telling a story.
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    • sadik-khan0312
    • Jan 1, 2015

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2014 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ước Gì Anh Ở Đây
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Worldview Entertainment
      • Double Feature Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,591,299
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $484,401
      • Jul 20, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,670,776
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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