
Wishful Thinking
1990, English. Directed by Murray Langston.
A screenwriter rescues a gnome. When the gnome tells him he will grant him a wish, he uses it to get the girl of his dreams.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Written by
- Steven A. Finly, Murray Langston
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How long is Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Wishful Thinking have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Wishful Thinking on?
Wishful Thinking isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1990. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wishful Thinking?
If you liked Wishful Thinking, try Ted, Three Thousand Years of Longing, Hot Frosty.
Who directed Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking (1990) was directed by Murray Langston and stars Murray Langston, Michelle Johnson, Ruth Buzzi.