Three Wishes
“If you really believe, magic will find you”
Synopsis
While Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invites Jack, and his dog, to stay at her home until his leg has healed. Jack struggles to adapt their lifestyle, and finds himself loved by the family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Three Wishes Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-09
Top Cast
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Patrick Swayze
Jack McCloud
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Jeanne Holman
Joseph Mazzello
Tom Holman
Seth Mumy
Gunny
David Marshall Grant
Phil
Jay O. Sanders
Coach Schramka
Michael O'Keefe
Adult Tom
John Diehl
Leland's Dad
Diane Venora
Joyce
Brock Pierce
Scott
David Hart
Brian's Father
Scott Patterson
Scott's Father
Michael Laskin
Sackin's Father
Annabelle Gurwitch
Leland's Mother
Moira Sinise
Katherine Holman
Neal McDonough
Policeman
Bill Mumy
Neighbor
Colleen Camp
Neighbor's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.7x
-$3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martha Coolidge
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Anderson
- Original Score
- Cynthia Millar
- Original Title
- Three Wishes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Savoy Pictures, Rysher Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martha Coolidge
Elizabeth Anderson, Ellen Greene, Clifford Green
Cynthia Millar
Johnny E. Jensen
Steven Cohen
Gary Lucchesi, Larry Y. Albucher, Ellen Green, Keith Samples, Clifford Green
Department Leadership Roster
Martha Coolidge
Director
Elizabeth Anderson
Screenplay
Phil Tippett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Ellen Green
Producer
Clifford Green
Producer
Johnny E. Jensen
Director of Photography
Steven Cohen
Editor
Cynthia Millar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Wishes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Wishes about?
While Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invites Jack, and his dog, to stay at her home until his leg has healed. Jack struggles to adapt their lifestyle, and finds himself loved by the family.
Who directed Three Wishes?
Three Wishes was directed by Martha Coolidge.
Who stars in Three Wishes?
The principal cast of Three Wishes includes Patrick Swayze, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joseph Mazzello, Seth Mumy, David Marshall Grant.
When was Three Wishes released and how long is it?
Three Wishes was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Three Wishes?
Three Wishes had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (0.7 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Three Wishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Wishes was composed by Cynthia Millar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Wishes?
Three Wishes holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).