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Wishful Thinking

5.019991h 31mRMovieComedyRomance

Elizabeth, a vet assistant, falls for Max, who brings in an abused dog. His jealousy burdens their relationship as does talk of marriage. Lena wants Max and she schemes.

DirectorAdam Park
WriterAdam Park
ProducersStuart Burkin·Kathie Hersch

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Cast · Directed by Adam Park

DBDrew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Lena
JBJennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals
Elizabeth
DCDesiree Casado
Desiree Casado
Donita
IGIsabel Gillies
Isabel Gillies
Susan - Roommate
MGMel Gorham
Mel Gorham
Lourdes
JGJames Le Gros
James Le Gros
Max
JM
Joseph Mosso
Waiter
LP
Lázaro Pérez
Ramon
FSFrank Senger
Frank Senger
Man with Cane
JSJon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Henry
ETEric Thal
Eric Thal
Jack
JL
Jennifer Lila
Partygoer (uncredited)

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Wishful Thinking is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Wishful Thinking on Netflix?

No, Wishful Thinking is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Essential and Hoopla.

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Wishful Thinking isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Wishful Thinking is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.