Wishin' and Hopin'
Originally released in 2014. Wishin' and Hopin' is a drama/comedy film. directed by Colin Theys. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wyatt Ralff, Chevy Chase, and Molly Ringwald
Synopsis
Felix Funicello is a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose claim to fame is his cousin Annette Funicello, the famous Mouseketeer and teen movie queen. But grammar and arithmetic move to the back burner this holiday season with the sudden arrivals of substitute teacher Madame Frechette and feisty Russian student Zhenya Kabakova. While Felix learns the meaning of French kissing, cultural misunderstanding, and tableaux vivants, Wishin' and Hopin' barrels toward one outrageous Christmas!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wyatt Ralff
as Felix Funicello
Chevy Chase
as Adult Felix
Molly Ringwald
as Madame Frechette
Annabella Sciorra
as Ma
Conchata Ferrell
as Sister Agrippina
Meat Loaf
as Monsignor Muldoon
Cheri Oteri
as Sister Dymphna
Danny Nucci
as Pop
Sosie Bacon
as Frances Funicello
Quinn McColgan
as Rosalie Twerski
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Stargazer Films
- Synthetic Cinema International
- Flavorlab
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wishin' and Hopin' about?
Felix Funicello is a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose claim to fame is his cousin Annette Funicello, the famous Mouseketeer and teen movie queen. But grammar and arithmetic move to the b...
Who directed Wishin' and Hopin'?
Wishin' and Hopin' was directed by Colin Theys.
How long is Wishin' and Hopin'?
Wishin' and Hopin' has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Wishin' and Hopin' released?
Wishin' and Hopin' was released on November 23, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wishin' and Hopin'?
The main cast of Wishin' and Hopin' includes Wyatt Ralff, Chevy Chase, Molly Ringwald, Annabella Sciorra, Conchata Ferrell.