16 Wishes

"Everyone's sweet 16 is special, Abby's is magical."

2010 1h 30m EN

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Synopsis

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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.

“Everyone's sweet 16 is special, Abby's is magical.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Debby Ryan
Abby Jensen
Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Jay Kepler
Keenan Tracey
Logan Buchanan
Anna Mae Wills
Celeste
Karissa Tynes
Krista Cook
Brenda Crichlow
Miss Duffy
Kendall Cross
Sue Jensen
Joel Semande
Joey Lockhart

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter DeLuise
Writers: Annie DeYoung
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter DeLuise, shot by Michael Lohmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Jandrisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Schwadel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Debby Ryan and Jean-Luc Bilodeau and Keenan Tracey carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Everyone's sweet 16 is special, Abby's is magical.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1646876 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Peter DeLuise directs. Michael Lohmann behind the camera. James Jandrisch scores. Richard Schwadel cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Directed by Peter DeLuise, shot by Michael Lohmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by James Jandrisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Richard Schwadel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Debby Ryan and Jean-Luc Bilodeau and Keenan Tracey carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Everyone's sweet 16 is special, Abby's is magical.".
8IMDB entry: tt1646876 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 12 themes, including "high school", "magic", "fairy", "birthday party".
10Released under 10 different titles around the world.