Wishin’ and Hopin’ (2014)
Movie Summary
In 1964 Connecticut, 10-year-old Felix’s holiday season is spiced up by the sudden arrivals of a substitute teacher and a feisty Russian student. Based on the bestseller by Wally Lamb.
Is it available to purchase or rent?
Yes.
2022 Dates, Times, and Channels
Not airing this week
This movie normally airs throughout the holiday season on the Lifetime Channel. For a complete schedule of dates and times, please click here.
Year Released
2014
Cast Includes
Chevy Chase (Adult Felix), Molly Ringwald (Madame Frechette), Wyatt Ralff (Felix Funicello), Danny Nucci (Pa), Krysta Rodriguez (Annette), Meat Loaf (Monsignor Muldoon), Annabella Sciorra (Ma), Cheri Oteri (Sister Dymphna), Conchata Ferrell (Sister Agrippina), Camila Banus (Simone Funicello)
Why is this NOT on DVD? I saw this first airing and could not stop laughing. It’s up there with ‘A Christmas Story’ as far as I’m concerned. And I haven’t seen it replayed since…..what’s with that?
Loved wishing and hopin! It became an INSTANT FAVORITE! I look for it every day-week-year!