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Irish Wish

Irish Wish is a 2024 American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Janeen Damian and written by Kirsten Hansen.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Irish Wish is a 2024 American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Janeen Damian and written by Kirsten Hansen. Starring Lindsay Lohan, the film follows a book editor whose wish in Ireland changes her reality in unexpected ways. It was released on Netflix on March 15, 2024.

Plot

Maddie Kelly, a book editor, travels to Ireland for the wedding of her best friend and the man she loves. After making a wish on an ancient stone, she wakes up in a reality where her romantic situation has changed.

Cast

The film stars Lindsay Lohan in the lead role, with Ed Speleers, Alexander Vlahos, Ayesha Curry, Elizabeth Tan, and Jane Seymour in supporting roles.

Production and release

Irish Wish was directed by Janeen Damian, written by Kirsten Hansen, and produced for Netflix. It premiered on March 15, 2024, and ran for 93 minutes.

Reception and distribution

The film was released as a Netflix original title and attracted attention as one of Lindsay Lohan's follow-up projects with the streamer.

Key facts

  • Irish Wish is a 2024 American fantasy romantic comedy film.
  • It was directed by Janeen Damian and written by Kirsten Hansen.
  • Lindsay Lohan stars as Maddie Kelly, a book editor.
  • The plot centres on a wish made in Ireland that alters Maddie's fate and places her in an alternate romantic reality.
  • The film was released on Netflix on March 15, 2024.
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Canadian context

Irish Wish is available through Netflix in Canada, making it accessible to Canadian streaming audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Irish Wish?
Irish Wish is a 2024 American fantasy romantic comedy film starring Lindsay Lohan and released on Netflix.
Who directed Irish Wish?
It was directed by Janeen Damian.
When was Irish Wish released?
It was released on March 15, 2024.
What is Irish Wish about?
It follows a book editor whose wish in Ireland magically changes her reality and romantic future.
Who wrote Irish Wish?
The film was written by Kirsten Hansen.
Where can Irish Wish be watched?
It was released as a Netflix film and is available on Netflix.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Wish
    Supports: Basic film identification, genre, director, writer, cast, plot, and release date.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81594532
    Supports: Official platform listing, plot synopsis, and starring cast.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/irish_wish
    Supports: Director, genre, release date, and runtime.