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Wish Man streaming

2019 Movie United States Drama, Biography, Family 107 min
By: Theo Davies With: Tom Sizemore, Bruce Davison, Andrew Steel, Danny Trejo, Robert Pine

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.

Filmium rating
67%

Mood

Heartwarming
Inspirational
Inspiring
Serious
Touching
Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Theo Davies
Andrew Steel
Danny Trejo
Tom Sizemore
Larry Wilcox
Bruce Davison
Kirby Bliss Blanton
Robert Pine

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Emotional Close-Ups
Narrative-Driven
Traditional Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Biographical Storytelling
Linear Narrative

Pace

Moderate
Moderate Pace
Reflective
Steady

Style

Biographical
Drama
Dramatic
Emotional
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

External Challenge
Internal Struggle
Personal Trauma
Redemption
Saving Terminally Ill Children
Transformation

Characters

Mentor Figure
Police Officer
Terminally Ill Boy

Ending

Hopeful
Inspirational
Legacy

Historical Context

Early 21St Century
Modern Day

Key Plot Points

Creation Of Make-A-Wish
Friendship With Terminally Ill Boy
Survivor Of Accident

Plot

Biographical
Charity Foundation
Friendship
Hero'S Journey
Personal Redemption
Redemption

Setting

Arizona
Motorcycle Culture
Police Environment
Urban

Shooting Location

Arizona

Theme

Friendship
Hope
Legacy
Redemption
Selflessness

Genre

Biographical
Drama
Inspirational

Audiences

Adults
Biographical Drama Fans
Families
Family
Inspirational
Inspirational Viewers

Titles

Wish Man

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2019
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