Wishin' and Hopin'

Wishin' and Hopin' is a heartwarming and hilarious holiday film that takes place in the 1960s. The story follows Felix Funicello, a fifth-grader at a strict Catholic school, as he navigates a chaotic Christmas season with his quirky classmates and a new substitute teacher who brings some much-needed joy and excitement to the classroom. Along the way, Felix learns the meaning of French kissing, cultural misunderstandings, and tableaux vivants, all while trying to impress the new student from Russia, Zhenya. This feel-good film is a celebration of where we've been and how far we've come, and it's sure to leave you smiling and ready for the holidays.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Wishin' and Hopin' include This Is Where I Leave You, Parasite, Knives Out, Cider with Rosie, The Intouchables, Love & Other Drugs.