Wishin' and Hopin'

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Molly Ringwald and Wyatt Ralff in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Based on the New York Times best-selling Christmas novel by Wally Lamb comes the new Christmas classic.

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The ups and downs of life at a parochial school for 10-year-old Felix as the Christmas nativity pageant approaches.The ups and downs of life at a parochial school for 10-year-old Felix as the Christmas nativity pageant approaches.The ups and downs of life at a parochial school for 10-year-old Felix as the Christmas nativity pageant approaches.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

806

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See production info at IMDbPro

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- 1 nomination

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Molly Ringwald, Quinn McColgan, Siobhan Cohen, and Wyatt Ralff in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Danny Nucci, Sosie Bacon, and Camila Banus in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Molly Ringwald in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Wyatt Ralff in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Quinn McColgan, Siobhan Cohen, and Wyatt Ralff in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Molly Ringwald, Quinn McColgan, Siobhan Cohen, Wyatt Ralff, and Shawn Ervin in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

Cheri Oteri in Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)

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Trivia
Ranger Andy (1957) was a real program, airing on WFSB in Hartford. WFSB allowed the filmmakers to use the show, and clips from the program appear inter-cut with footage shot for the film.

Connections
Features Marcelino pan y vino (1955)

Soundtracks
Jingle Bells
(uncredited)
Written by James Pierpont
[Sung by the schoolchildren in the pageant]

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9/10

Hysterically wonderful

We went to the premier with out 8 and 10 year old daughters with cautious optimism as there has not been a worthy Christmas movie since Elf. To our amazement we were entertained for the full 90 minutes. The lead actor Wyatt Ralff made his on screen debut with the flare of a seasoned professional (and to think he is only 10). The casting was perfect and the set was realistic 1960's. Growing up catholic, It brought back many childhood memories. The audience was engaged and laughing throughout the premier. Narration by Chevy Chase was perfection. It is destine to become a Christmas classic. A must see for all ages.

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