Wish I Was Here

Wish I Was Here

Life is an occasion. Rise to it.

R 2014 · 106 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Comedy

Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, is 35 years old and still trying to find a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid. When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.

Directed by Zach Braff · Written by Zach Braff

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Zach Braff Aidan Bloom
Kate Hudson Sarah Bloom
Joey King Grace Bloom
Mandy Patinkin Gabe
Ashley Greene Janine
Josh Gad Noah Bloom
Jim Parsons Paul
Michael Weston Jerry
Pierce Gagnon Tucker Bloom
Alexander Chaplin Rabbi Rosenberg
Leslie David Baker Audition Actor #1
James Avery Audition Actor #2

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