The Wishing Tree (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, The Wishing Tree is a fantasy and drama film directed by Manika Sharma, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. 'The Wishing Tree' is a magical, inspirational and an extremely entertaining story of five children in a hill-station somewhere in India, who come together to save their 'wishing tree' from being cut by vested interests. The film is extremely lively, endearing and engrossing so that the underlying message to protect trees and environment is seamlessly driven home.
Who’s in it. The Wishing Tree stars Shabana Azmi as The Gypsy Woman, Vineet Sharma as Corrupt forest officer, Shivani Joshi as Fatima and Harshpreet Kaur as Nikita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Wishing Tree has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wishing Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wishing Tree tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wishing Tree (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wishing Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wishing Tree worth watching?
- The Wishing Tree holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree stars Shabana Azmi, Vineet Sharma, Shivani Joshi, Harshpreet Kaur and Aditya Manghani.
- When was The Wishing Tree released?
- The Wishing Tree was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.