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16 Wishes (2010)

โ€œEveryone's sweet 16 is special, Abby's is magical.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 1,382 votes 1h 30m g FantasyDramaFamily

#152 of 247 films from 2010 #762 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Peter DeLuise ยท Written by Annie DeYoung

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Overview

The story about Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.

Cast

Debby Ryanas Abby Jensen
Jean-Luc Bilodeauas Jay Kepler
Anna Mae Willsas Celeste
Karissa Tynesas Krista Cook
Brenda Crichlowas Miss Duffy
Kendall Crossas Sue Jensen
Joel Semandeas Joey Lockhart
Gary Jonesas Principal Smith
Keenan Traceyas Logan Buchanan
Cainan Wiebeas Mike Jensen
Patrick Gilmoreas Bob Jensen
Jesse Reidas Theodore Hope
Jenna Romaninas Fashionista 1
Eva Bourneas Fashionista 2

Facts

Release dateOctober 2, 2010
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresFantasy, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1646876

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Questions

How long is 16 Wishes?
16 Wishes runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is 16 Wishes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,382 votes, which places it #152 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 39%) and #762 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed 16 Wishes?
16 Wishes was directed by Peter DeLuise. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Zapped (2014).
Who stars in 16 Wishes?
Debby Ryan as Abby Jensen; Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Jay Kepler; Anna Mae Wills as Celeste; Karissa Tynes as Krista Cook; Brenda Crichlow as Miss Duffy; Kendall Cross as Sue Jensen.
What is 16 Wishes rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 16 Wishes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49917.

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