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Wishful Thinking: Romantic Comedy Explores Love's Impact on Reality

3/13/2026

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Wishful Thinking premiered at SXSW as a romantic comedy directed by Graham Parkes.
Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke play Charlie and Julia, a Portland couple.
After a couples seminar, they discover their relationship can influence the world around them.
The film presents highs like personal successes and lows such as cancel culture and health issues.
The runtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes, with Kate Berlant in a supporting role.

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Story summary

Wishful Thinking premiered at SXSW as a romantic comedy directed by Graham Parkes.
Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke play Charlie and Julia, a Portland couple.
After a couples seminar, they discover their relationship can influence the world around them.
The film presents highs like personal successes and lows such as cancel culture and health issues.
The runtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes, with Kate Berlant in a supporting role.