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Three Wishes

  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.1K
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Patrick Swayze in Three Wishes (1995)
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In an unexplained act of charity, Jeanne Holman, picks up an injured, apparent tramp and takes him home to care for him little realizing who he was, or the effect he would have on her life a... Read allIn an unexplained act of charity, Jeanne Holman, picks up an injured, apparent tramp and takes him home to care for him little realizing who he was, or the effect he would have on her life and those of her family.In an unexplained act of charity, Jeanne Holman, picks up an injured, apparent tramp and takes him home to care for him little realizing who he was, or the effect he would have on her life and those of her family.

IMDb RATING
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3.1K
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  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writers
    • Clifford Green(story)
    • Ellen Green(story)
    • Elizabeth Anderson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Joseph Mazzello
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writers
    • Clifford Green(story)
    • Ellen Green(story)
    • Elizabeth Anderson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Joseph Mazzello
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Three Wishes
    Trailer 1:59
    Three Wishes

    Photos24

    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and David Marshall Grant in Three Wishes (1995)
    Joseph Mazzello in Three Wishes (1995)
    Patrick Swayze and Joseph Mazzello in Three Wishes (1995)
    Martha Coolidge in Three Wishes (1995)
    Seth Mumy in Three Wishes (1995)
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Seth Mumy in Three Wishes (1995)
    Joseph Mazzello and Seth Mumy in Three Wishes (1995)
    Patrick Swayze in Three Wishes (1995)
    Patrick Swayze and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in Three Wishes (1995)
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joseph Mazzello, and Seth Mumy in Three Wishes (1995)
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in Three Wishes (1995)
    Patrick Swayze, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joseph Mazzello, and Seth Mumy in Three Wishes (1995)

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    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Jackas Jack
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Jeanneas Jeanne
    Joseph Mazzello
    Joseph Mazzello
    • Tomas Tom
    Seth Mumy
    Seth Mumy
    • Gunnyas Gunny
    David Marshall Grant
    David Marshall Grant
    • Philas Phil
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Coach Schramkaas Coach Schramka
    Michael O'Keefe
    Michael O'Keefe
    • Adult Tomas Adult Tom
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Leland's Fatheras Leland's Father
    Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    • Joyceas Joyce
    David Zahorsky
    • Little Lelandas Little Leland
    Brian Flannery
    • Brianas Brian
    Brock Pierce
    Brock Pierce
    • Scottas Scott
    Davin Jacob Carey
    • Sackinas Sackin
    David Hart
    David Hart
    • Brian's Fatheras Brian's Father
    Scott Patterson
    Scott Patterson
    • Scott's Fatheras Scott's Father
    Michael Laskin
    Michael Laskin
    • Sackin's Fatheras Sackin's Father
    Robert Starr
    Robert Starr
    • Hankas Hank
    Simone Study
    • Brian's Motheras Brian's Mother
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writers
      • Clifford Green(story)
      • Ellen Green(story)
      • Elizabeth Anderson(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    When Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, Tom and Gunny, she accidentally runs into a drifter, named Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Feeling sorry for him, Jane invites Jack and his dog Betty Jane to stay at her house until his leg has healed. After having some difficulties to adapt to this new lifestyle, Jack soon finds himself loved by the family and they all want him to stay. When he starts teaching baseball to Tom, who misses his father who's missing in the Korean War, the two of them develop a strong bond. Meanwhile, Gunny believes that there's more to Jack and Betty Jane than meets the eye, and he's determined to find out. —Peter Huiskes <huiskes@westbrabant.net>
    • drifter
    • baseball
    • flying boy
    • single mother
    • generosity
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    • Taglines
      • If you really believe, magic will find you
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild language and sensuality, and a scary fantasy
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Seth Mumy (Gunther "Gunny" Holman) is the son of actor Bill Mumy.
    • Goofs
      When Jack is sunbathing in the backyard and is spotted by the lady neighbor, there is a shot with a plastic septic tank in the background. Back then septic tanks were made of concrete.
    • Quotes

      Jack: If you push too hard, you'll get the opposite of what you're trying for. Everything contains its opposite.

    • Connections
      Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Do You Believe in Magic
      Written by John Sebastian (as J. Sebastian)

      Performed by The Lovin' Spoonful

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    A really enjoyable movie, a modern fable. Good to see Patrick Swayze again.
    I managed to find this movie on Amazon streaming. It is a nice movie about family values and ultimately, finding happiness in what you get in life rather than wishing your life were different. There are a few very harsh IMDb reviews, I don't understand that, this is a really well-made movie of a very nice story.

    It starts in about 1985, it is Memorial Day, the start of summer vacation, and the family of four head out for a short trip. The dad, Tom, almost runs over a man and his dog, that incident flashes him back to 1955 when he was about 10 or 11 years old. His father had not returned from the Korean War and was presumed deceased. Young Tom had a lot of anger in his heart.

    It was back then that Tom's mom almost ran over a man, Patrick Swayze as Jack, who also had a shaggy dog as a companion. Jack's foot was in a cast, as he heads away Tom's mom feels sorry for him and convinces him to stay with them until his cast is off. Jack has a very positive impact on young Tom.

    In most appearances Jack comes across as a real man, but as he interacts with the Little League baseball team in a zen-like manner, and a few other things, we come to believe that he is more like Bagger Vance. Someone who may not be real but who comes into a life at a critical point. Young Tom needed to get his mojo back, to figure out what life is really about. When Tom as an adult encounters the same Jack and his dog in the cemetery, we know the answer.

    Good movie with a message for everyone.
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    • TxMike
    • Nov 12, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Joseph Mazzello Fan Page: Three Wishes
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 3 Wishes
    • Filming locations
      • San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Rysher Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,027,517
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,601,093
      • Oct 29, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,027,517
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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