Wish Upon a Star (1996)

Name: Wish Upon a Star
Director: Blair Treu
Genre: TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1996
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 66

"I wish I may, I wish I might, become my sister for a night!"

ThumbScore

👍 66%Google users liked it archived

Critics Score

🎬 40% (RT: 40%)

TV MovieFamilyComedyFantasy

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Director

Blair Treu

Runtime

1h 29m

Country

United States of America, Canada

Language

English

TMDB Rating

6.5/10 (193 votes)

Rotten Tomatoes

40%

Cast

Katherine Heigl as Alexia Wheaton

Danielle Harris as Hayley Wheaton

Donnie Jeffcoat as Kyle Harding

Scott Wilkinson as Ben Wheaton

Mary Parker Williams as Nan Wheaton

Lois Chiles as Mittermonster

Ivey Lloyd as Caitlin Sheinbaum

Matt Barker as Simon

It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 193 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.

Overview

A younger sister wishes to switch places with her popular older sister and the two bickering siblings awaken to find the wish has come true. Wikipedia ↗

Audience Consensus

Wish Upon a Star is a 1996 tv movie, family, comedy film directed by Blair Treu. A younger sister wishes to switch places with her popular older sister and the two bickering siblings awaken to find the wish has come true. The film has been rated by 193 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a tv movie film, Wish Upon a Star delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Wish Upon a Star (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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