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Wish I Was Here is a american film of genre Drama directed by Zach Braff released in USA on 18 january 2014 with Zach Braff
Wish I Was Here (2014)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 18 january 2014
Length 2h
Directed by Zach Braff
OriginUSA
Themes Films about families
Rating65%
Wish I Was Here is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Zach Braff and co-written with his brother Adam Braff. The film stars Zach Braff, Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Kate Hudson, Joey King and Mandy Patinkin. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014 and was given a limited release on July 18, 2014 by Focus Features.
Synopsis
Aidan Bloom (Zach Braff) is a 35-year-old father of two struggling to be an actor in L.A. while his wife, Sarah (Kate Hudson) works a tedious data job. In order to send their kids, Tucker (Pierce Gagnon) and Grace (Joey King) to a good school, they rely on help from Aidan's father, Gabe (Mandy Patinkin), who insisted they go to an Orthodox Jewish day school.Actors
Zach Braff
(Aidan Bloom)
Josh Gad
(Noah Bloom)
Donald Faison
(Anthony)
Jim Parsons
(Paul)
Ashley Greene
(Janine)
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