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‘I Wish You All the Best’ Brings Tender Non-Binary Story to Digital November 25

A tender, intimate coming-of-age story, “I Wish You All the Best” arrives on digital Nov. 25. Tommy Dorfman’s adaptation brings heartfelt non-binary representation to the screen with authenticity, nuance, and warmth.
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A vibrant, nostalgic scene featuring two people in casual attire, with the text "i wish you all the best" artistically overlaying the image.

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After its theatrical debut on November 7, the heartfelt coming-of-age film “I Wish You All the Best” arrives on digital platforms November 25—bringing one of the year’s most quietly powerful LGBTQ+ stories directly to audiences at home.

Directed by Tommy Dorfman and adapted from Mason Deaver’s bestselling novel, the film follows Ben DeBacker (Corey Fogelmanis), a non-binary teen who is forced to leave home after coming out to their conservative parents. Taken in by their estranged sister Hannah (Alexandra Daddario) and her husband Thomas (Cole Sprouse), Ben begins the difficult but transformative work of rebuilding their life—finding friendship, safety, creativity, and the beginnings of first love along the way.

Dorfman’s direction gives the film its intimate pulse. Rather than centering trauma, she centers tenderness—allowing Ben’s story to unfold with realism, restraint, and a deep understanding of non-binary identity. It’s representation that feels lived-in rather than performative, emotional without being sensationalized.

Fogelmanis delivers a standout performance, supported by a cast that includes Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Lena Dunham, and Daddario in one of her most grounded roles yet. Together, they create a world that feels authentic to the queer experience: imperfect, gentle, awkward, hopeful—real.

For LGBTQ+ viewers, especially young non-binary people, “I Wish You All the Best” offers something rare: a story that reflects their journey with empathy and nuance. And for families, educators, and allies, it’s a moving entry point into better understanding the challenges and joys of living outside the binary.

Now, with its digital release landing just in time for the holiday season, the film becomes more accessible for community screenings, youth groups, and quiet nights of self-reflection. Its themes of chosen family, resilience, and self-discovery resonate deeply—especially at a time when trans and non-binary people continue to face heightened political and cultural hostility.

If you missed its theatrical run, now is the perfect moment to experience this tender, human story.

“I Wish You All the Best” will be available on Digital on November 25th from Lionsgate.

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