Wish I Was Here

A gentle, sincere family dramedy that mixes whimsical daydreams with real grief, asking you to sit with its warmth and its sadness.

Directed by

Zach Braff

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Joey King

Tagline

Life is an occasion. Rise to it.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, identity, faith

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)