

What We Wished We Could Be
2024, English. Directed by Luke Shelley.
Based on a true story.
A couple affected by the contaminated blood scandal face a difficult decision when an offer of life-saving treatment threatens their dreams for the future.
- Runtime
- 0h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 October 2024
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jenna-Louise Hawkins, Luke Shelley
- Budget
- $45
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What We Wished We Could Be: quick answers
Is What We Wished We Could Be worth watching?
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How long is What We Wished We Could Be?
What We Wished We Could Be runs 21 minutes (0h 21m).
Does What We Wished We Could Be have a post-credits scene?
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What We Wished We Could Be isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like What We Wished We Could Be?
If you liked What We Wished We Could Be, try Anuja, The Neighbors' Window, Curfew.
Who directed What We Wished We Could Be?
What We Wished We Could Be (2024) was directed by Luke Shelley and stars Jamie Muscato, Anoushka Lucas.