Wish Man
“One boy's wish changed a man. One man's wish changed the world.”
Synopsis
A motorcycle cop is still haunted by the traumatic separation from his father when he was a boy. After surviving a near-fatal accident and being framed for police brutality, his whole world falls apart. Unexpectedly, he finds hope in the shape of a terminally ill boy, who reunites him with his father after 28 years. To honor the boy, he creates the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wish Man - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-16
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Tom Sizemore
Sgt. Mason
Andrew Steel
Frank Shankwitz
Kirby Bliss Blanton
Kitty Carlisle
Danny Trejo
Jose
Robert Pine
Sgt. Eddie Newman
Bruce Davison
Frank Shankwitz Sr.
Larry Wilcox
John Foster
Fay Masterson
Lorraine
Dale Dickey
Clover
Carey Scott
Dr. McKinley
Michelle Papademetriou
Candice
Steven Michael Quezada
Juan Delgadillo
Frank Whaley
Tom Wells
Julian Curtis
Officer Mitch Myers
Clarissa Burt
Ellen
Pat O'Brien
Dr. Parker
Xander Simmons
Jimmy
Frank Shankwitz
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theo Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Theo Davies
- Original Title
- Wish Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theo Davies
Theo Davies
Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Ricky Brava
Department Leadership Roster
Theo Davies
Writer
Jena Serbu
Production Design
Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Editor
Theo Davies
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wish Man
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What is Wish Man about?
A motorcycle cop is still haunted by the traumatic separation from his father when he was a boy. After surviving a near-fatal accident and being framed for police brutality, his whole world falls apart. Unexpectedly, he finds hope in the shape of a terminally ill boy, who reunites him with his father after 28 years. To honor the boy, he creates the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Who directed Wish Man?
Wish Man was directed by Theo Davies.
Who stars in Wish Man?
The principal cast of Wish Man includes Tom Sizemore, Andrew Steel, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Danny Trejo, Robert Pine.
When was Wish Man released and how long is it?
Wish Man was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wish Man?
Wish Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).