The Wish List

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Wish List is available on streaming right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jennifer Esposito is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Wish List arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Wish List gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Sarah Fisher, an overly organized, by-the-numbers kind of woman, makes a "wish list" of all the qualities and traits her future husband should have. After finding the perfect man, she falls for a guy who meets none of her criteria and discovers that life and love don't always work out according to the master plan. Jennifer Esposito and David Sutcliffe lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The Wish List came out in 2010. The timing in The Wish List is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Wish List respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Jennifer Esposito is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Wish List was released in 2010, directed by Kevin Connor. The full 88-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.