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The Wishing Tree

6.2/10 · 846 ratings20121h 26mWeirdness 3/10Bingo card
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The premise

A special Christmas tree decorated with handwritten wishes helps Evan and his group of orphaned students develop a connection and a sense of family.

How unusual is it?

Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

A rare specific

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Who’s in it

Jason Gedrick headshot

Our Guy

Jason Gedrick

as Professor Farnsworth

Erica Cerra headshot

Our Girl

Erica Cerra

as Clarissa

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How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Rating 6.2 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.2567

Higher-rated than 28% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Hallmark Bingo

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

  • Professor Farnsworth

    Lead

    Teacher of orphaned students

    caringdedicatedwarm

  • Clarissa

    Love interest

    Woman in the professor's life

    Love interest

    supportivewarmkind

  • Andrew Breen

    Supporting

    Student

    One of the orphaned students

    young

  • Juliet Espinoza

    Supporting

    Student

    One of the orphaned students

    young

  • Headmaster Martin Fitzsimmons

    Supporting

    Headmaster

    School authority

    stern

  • Madelyn Guthrie

    Supporting

    Student/staff

    Person at the school

Questions people ask about The Wishing Tree

Where can I watch The Wishing Tree?

The Wishing Tree is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is The Wishing Tree?

The Wishing Tree runs about 1 hour and 26 minutes, and was released in 2012.

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