# Wish I Was Here (2014)

> A stalled actor turns an improvised homeschooling challenge into an unexpected search for purpose, family connection, and adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/132284

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Zach Braff
- Cast: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Joey King, Mandy Patinkin, Ashley Greene, Josh Gad, Jim Parsons, Michael Weston
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870708/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: heartfelt, melancholic, witty, quiet weekend, family movie night

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