You Wish! (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids You Wish! |
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| Written by | Jackie French Koller Christopher Reed Cynthia Carle |
| Directed by | Paul Hoen |
| Starring | A.J. Trauth Spencer Breslin Lalaine Tim Reid |
| Theme music composer | Richard Marvin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Robert Florio |
| Running time | 84 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Alan Sacks Productions |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | January 10, 2003 |
You Wish! is a fun Disney Channel Original Movie from 2003. It's based on a book called If I Had One Wish by Jackie French Koller. The movie was directed by Paul Hoen. It stars A.J. Trauth, Spencer Breslin, Lalaine, and Tim Reid. This film was made in Auckland, New Zealand. It first aired on the Disney Channel on January 10, 2003.
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What's the Story About?
Alex's Big Wish
The movie is about a 16-year-old boy named Alex Lansing. He is really annoyed by his younger brother, Stevie. Stevie often plays tricks on Alex. For example, Stevie once bought a turkey from a pet show. Another time, Stevie caused a jock named Gary to smash pizza on Alex's head.
One day, Alex has to take Stevie to the mall. Alex's friend James is also with them. At the mall, Stevie meets a kind but unusual man. His name is Larry Pendragon. Larry gives Stevie a magical coin. Stevie then runs off in the mall without telling Alex.
Alex's parents are very upset. They are tired of Alex being careless with Stevie. They punish both boys and send them to bed early. Stevie gives the magic coin to Alex. Alex is so frustrated that he wishes he never had a little brother.
A World Without Stevie
The next morning, Alex wakes up. He finds that his wish has come true! Stevie is gone. Instead, there's a famous child actor named Terrence Russell McCormack. Terrence stars in a TV show called Where's Stevie?.
In this new world, Alex is popular at school. A cheerleader is even his girlfriend. But things are not perfect. Alex's new popular friends, including Gary, are mean to Abby and James. Fiona, the cheerleader, is also very bossy and not nice.
Alex soon starts to regret his wish. His parents are now too busy with their careers. This makes Alex feel lonely at home. He misses Stevie a lot.
Finding the Magic Coin
Alex tries to talk to Terrence. He tells Terrence that he is really Stevie. Terrence thinks Alex is crazy. He has Alex kicked out of his dressing room. Alex then thinks about his life with Stevie. He realizes how much he truly cares about him.
As Alex walks home, Terrence drives by. Terrence decides to walk with Alex. He sees Alex as a friend, even if he thinks Alex is a bit strange. They escape from Terrence's driver. Alex explains that the magic coin caused all this. Terrence finally believes him.
Alex, Terrence, and Abby team up. They try to find the man who gave Stevie the coin. They find him, but he was hurt without Stevie there to help. He had to close his shop. He also sold the magic coin.
The Way Back Home
Alex and Terrence say goodbye to Abby. Then, the police catch them. They are taken to Alex's house. Terrence's caretaker comes to get him. She wants to hide that Terrence ran away.
Terrence gets a call from his mom. He was excited about his fun night. But he quickly loses his excitement. His mom tells him she is getting married again. Alex and Terrence share a hug like brothers. Alex feels sad. He thinks he can't go back to his old world.
The next day, Alex is very down. His dad tries to cheer him up. He gives Alex some old coins he bought. Alex throws them across the room. Then, he sees it! One of the coins is the magic one.
Alex grabs the coin. He shouts with excitement. His parents hear him and worry. They think he's acting strangely. They decide to break down his door. But before they can, Alex makes a wish. He wishes he never made the first wish.
Back to Normal
Alex wakes up back in his own world. Nothing from the other world happened. He is so happy to see Stevie. He hugs him tightly. He also asks Abby to be his girlfriend. He yells to Fiona that he is not her boyfriend. Everyone around him is confused by his excitement.
Later, Alex, James, and Abby go skating. They take Stevie with them. They try to teach him how to skate. Stevie gives up at first. But then, he uses the magic coin. Suddenly, he becomes a great skater!
Meet the Characters
- A.J. Trauth as Alex Lansing
- Spencer Breslin as Stevie Lansing/Terrence Russell McCormack
- Lalaine as Abby Richardson
- Tim Reid as Larry Pendragon
- Peter Feeney as David Carl "Dave" Lansing
- Joshua Leys as Gary
- Sally Stockwell as Pam Lansing
- Ari Boyland as James Cooper
- Emma Lahana as Fiona
- Jay Bunyan as Charles
- Jodie Rimmer as Zoe
- Stephen Butterworth as Ronald
Movie Soundtrack
The movie features several songs. Here are some of them:
- "You Wish!" sung by Lalaine
- "Now And Again" sung by Mavin (as Badge)
- "A Thousand Miles" sung by Vanessa Carlton
- "Life is Good" sung by Junk
- "World of Our Own" sung by Westlife
- "Follow My Heart" sung by Reo Speedwagon
Want to Know More?
In Spanish: You Wish! para niños
