The Wish That Changed Christmas

1991Movie30 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome animated movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Ivy, an orphan wants a grandmother and a doll for Christmas. She mistakes a sign greeting her into a town, she jumps off a bus and shouts, "It's me, Ivy!". In the cold she looks for a grandma unsucessfully. She finally finds a woman who always wanted children and a doll, Holly. Based on the book The Story of Holly and Ivy.

Feels like

  • Christmas Fantasy
  • Orphan's Wish
  • Found Family
  • Heartwarming
  • Sentimental
  • Wholesome
  • Family-Friendly
  • Nostalgic

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

December 20, 1991 · 30 min · Animation, Family

Released
December 20, 1991
Runtime
30 min
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Wish That Changed Christmas worth watching?"

Questions about The Wish That Changed Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wish That Changed Christmas worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Wish That Changed Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Wish That Changed Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Wish That Changed Christmas?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.