Wish You Were Here (2025 film)

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Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Julia Stiles
Screenplay byJulia Stiles
Based onWish You Were Here
by Renée Carlino
Produced by
  • Molly Conners
  • Amanda Bowers
  • Gabby Kono-Abdy
  • Rick Dugdale
  • Jane Sinisi
  • Siena Oberman
Starring
CinematographyRyan De Franco
Edited byMelody London
Music by
Production
companies
  • Phiphen Pictures
  • Little Fishy
  • Enderby Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • January 17, 2025 (2025-01-17)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Wish You Were Here is a 2025 American romantic drama film directed by Julia Stiles in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jennifer Grey, and Kelsey Grammer. It was released in theaters on January 17, 2025. [1]

Contents

Premise

The film follows Charlotte, a woman searching for a spark in her life, who experiences a whirlwind night of romance with a man she meets. The next morning, she discovers he is terminally ill and commits to helping him spend his remaining time meaningfully. [2]

Cast

Production

In December 2024, it was announced that Julia Stiles would make her feature directorial debut with Wish You Were Here, inspired by a book that had a profound emotional impact on her. [3]

Release

Wish You Were Here was released in theaters on January 17, 2025. [4]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 38% of 21 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.8/10. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 23, 2024). "Julia Stiles Wraps On Directorial Debut 'Wish You Were Here'; Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jennifer Grey, Kelsey Grammer & More Star".
  2. ↑ Seigh, Steve (December 19, 2024). "A powerful trailer for Wish You Were Here presents a touching story of love and loss for Julia Stiles's feature directorial debut".
  3. ↑ "Julia Stiles Shares First Look at Her Directorial Debut 'Wish You Were Here': The Book 'Broke My Heart' (Exclusive)". People. December 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ Godfrey, Jake (December 20, 2024). "Wish You Were Here | Trailer released for Julia Stiles' directorial debut".
  5. ↑ "Wish You Were Here (2025)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved February 17, 2025.
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