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Le rêve impossible

Original title: A Child's Wish
  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
350
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John Ritter and Anna Chlumsky in Le rêve impossible (1997)
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A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer, but the real struggle is still ahead.A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer, but the real struggle is still ahead.A family discovers their youngest daughter has cancer, but the real struggle is still ahead.

  • Director
    • Waris Hussein
  • Writer
    • Susan Nanus
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Tess Harper
    • Anna Chlumsky
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    350
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Waris Hussein
    • Writer
      • Susan Nanus
    • Stars
      • John Ritter
      • Tess Harper
      • Anna Chlumsky
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Ed Chandler
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Joanna Chandler
    Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky
    • Missy Chandler
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Melinda
    Karl David-Djerf
    • Scott
    Bob Morrisey
    Bob Morrisey
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Robbie
    Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton
    • Self
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Rick
    • (as David Lewis)
    Janine Cox
    • Karen
    Aurelio DiNunzio
    • Hank
    • (as Aurelio Dinunzio)
    Merrilyn Gann
    Merrilyn Gann
    • Dr. Cross
    Eva De Viveiros
    • Jenny
    Freda Perry
    • Lucille
    Michael St. John Smith
    Michael St. John Smith
    • Bailey
    Mitchell Kosterman
    Mitchell Kosterman
    • Alvin
    • (as Mitch Kosterman)
    Fred Henderson
    Fred Henderson
    • Senator
    Brian Arnold
    Brian Arnold
    • Newscaster
    • Director
      • Waris Hussein
    • Writer
      • Susan Nanus
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    4GSchizas

    Predictable from the second minute

    It could be a nice film, but it was too predictable. The script was shouting it was made for TV. It might be a true story, but at some points it seemed too much that a lot of events were put together just for the dramatical effect of them, and it came out too unrealistic. It was a good thing watching Anna Chlumsky in a more mature role, but I thought that role was tailor-made exactly for that purpose. It was also a surprize seeing the final guest star, playing himself, and in fact a reason for searching IMDb for this movie!
    10aruznam

    Wonderful movie!

    I watched this movie twice and I cried throughout both times I watched. It's very touching and teaches you to appreciate life. All actors played their parts very well but Missy's and her dad's roles were especially remarkable. In some way it reminded me of "Forrest Gump" movie where forest lost his mom to cancer as well. I think Bill Clinton did a wonderful job appearing in this movie and I respect him for that. It would be even better if he appeared with his wife and daughter, Hillary and Chelsea. I disagree with one of the comments that it should not be shown to kids. I think children of all ages should learn from Missy's experience that life is not all fun and joy, but also struggle.
    10zdickysmommy

    Tear Jerker

    The movie was amazing .. John Ritter, RIP, did an AWESOME job in this movie. It is such a sad movie, and what makes it even more sad is that its a true story! The struggles that poor Missy went through are horrible, but she was lucky to have her family and her best friend and boyfriend stand by her side! I had to try really hard not to cry though this movie. My heart reached out to her and to her family. Her family struggled big time, not only emotionally but money wise because the dad lost his job! I almost cried when he got fired! But thanks to her and her family it helped pave the way to the FMLA which I have had to use! May God hold her and keep her in Heaven and May he bless her family thats left here on earth without her!
    kang_sc

    Wishes come true

    I have just watch this movie from the TV( of course,because it is made for TV).It first caught my notice when I flipped through the newspaper's TV guide.The main character was played by Anna Clumsky,who also starred in one of my favourite movie-My Girl.She has grown up so much in that movie,not the adorable ii-year -old in My Girl.The movie is about the struggle of a 16-year-old-girl against the cancer.It also showed her supportive family members and friends.I guess it is based on a true story and I was amazed to see President Clinton appeared inthe movie too in t he Oval Office.It changed my opinion of him after the Monica's incident and many nasty stuff about him.I came to realized that a person has his or her bad or good's sides.It's all based on how we judge a person by his or her action and remark.The father's role potrayed in this movie is also very touching and moving.It shows a father's love for his family and his ways to support it It is also very warm to notice that Missy,the main character's name has a supportive and loving boyfriend.He played by Karl David-Djerf is so youthful and charming.I could recommend this movie for whoever out there who is fighting for an illness and my advice is never give up and may your wishes come true.
    overfedcinemafan

    Painful

    This movie is probably John Ritter's worst work. Ritter fans should look elsewhere, particularly at his fantastic performance in "Bad Santa." It's amazing to think the same actor took part in this movie.

    The only saving grace is toward the end, when Bill "The Thrill" Clinton appears playing himself. The scene is shot in the oval office and is generally very well done. Wild Bill fans should simply fast-forward to the Oval Office scene and skip the rest of the movie entirely.

    If you are not a tear-jerker fan, or are a Ritter fan, see if you can get your wife to change the channel because you cannot re-live the time you'll spend having to watch this film. Bill is the only positive note in this, and it's over an hour before he appears so I don't know if it's worth hanging around.

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      Towards the end the main character gets to meet the President of the United States. The scene was shot inside the real Oval Office of the White House and Bill Clinton appeared as himself--the first time in history a serving US president willingly appears as himself in a fictitious story.

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Child's Wish
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Production companies
      • O'Hara-Horowitz Productions
      • TeleFilm
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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