Wishin' and Hopin'
Brief Synopsis
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A fifth grader at a parochial school in 1964, Felix Funicello (distant cousin to Annette) navigates the sometimes treacherous terrain of a Catholic school as he looks forward to two things: his sure- to-be-memorable appearance on a kids' TV show, and the upcoming Tableaux Vivants his class is perfor
Cast & Crew
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Colin Theys
Director
Chad Maura
Ian Lyons
Blanche Baker
Jesse James
Dermot Mcmillan
Film Details
Also Known As
Wishin' & Hopin', Wishing & Hoping, Wishing and Hoping
Genre
Drama
Holiday
Release Date
2014
Location
Connecticut, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A fifth grader at a parochial school in 1964, Felix Funicello (distant cousin to Annette) navigates the sometimes treacherous terrain of a Catholic school as he looks forward to two things: his sure- to-be-memorable appearance on a kids' TV show, and the upcoming Tableaux Vivants his class is performing at the school Christmas pageant. Based on the novel by Wally Lamb.
Director
Colin Theys
Director
Cast
Chad Maura
Ian Lyons
Blanche Baker
Jesse James
Dermot Mcmillan
Corey Scott Rutledge
Danny Nucci
Krysta Rodriguez
Kevin Shea
Abby Rain Heiser
Quinn Mccolgan
Aidan Mcmillan
Siobhan Cohen
James Lapierre
Brianna Denski
Molly Ringwald
Annabella Sciorra
Chevy Chase
Sosie Bacon
Alexis Lariviere
Wyatt Ralff
Jacob Haugland
Colin Critchley
Meat Loaf
Megan Rice
Jacqui Denski
Emily Weiner
Anna Greenwald
Deborah Puette
Michelle Patnode
Olivia Skye Pungitore
Conchata Ferrell
Jonah Coppolelli
Shawn Ervin
Macguire Nelson
Camila Banus
Lexi White
Albert Glowacki
Cheri Oteri
Crew
Bryan Capri
Editor
John Doolan
Writer
Bonnie Farley-lucas
Executive Producer
Andrew Gernhard
Producer
Tammy Gibbens
Costume Designer
Catherine Goldschmidt
Director Of Photography
Wally Lamb
Source Material (From Novel)
Wally Lamb
Executive Producer
Matthew Llewellyn
Music
Richard J Lucas
Executive Producer
Valerie Mccaffrey
Casting Director
Olga Miasnikova
Production Designer
Shane O'brien
Producer
Zach O'brien
Producer
Danica Pantic
Art Director
Greg White
Associate Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Wishin' & Hopin', Wishing & Hoping, Wishing and Hoping
Genre
Drama
Holiday
Release Date
2014
Location
Connecticut, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States December 6, 2014
Based on the novel, "Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Story," written by Wally Lamb and published by Harper on Harper November 10, 2009.
