A Child's Wish
1997, English. Directed by Waris Hussein.
Cancer killed her. But not before she made a change.
A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer. But the real struggle has yet to start.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 21 January 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Susan Nanus
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How long is A Child's Wish?
A Child's Wish runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is A Child's Wish on?
A Child's Wish isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 January 1997. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Child's Wish?
If you liked A Child's Wish, try The Pride of the Yankees, Where the Red Fern Grows, Lullaby.
Who directed A Child's Wish?
A Child's Wish (1997) was directed by Waris Hussein and stars John Ritter, Tess Harper, Sarah Chalke.