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Wish Upon a Star

1996Movie1 h 29 minPG

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes40%74%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Teen Comedy
  • Body Swap
  • Sisters Relationship
  • Wholesome Fun
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Family Friendly
  • Lighthearted
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Situational Humor

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Blair Treu
Written by
Jessica Barondes
Produced by
Don Schain, David C. Anderson
Music by
Ray Colcord

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 1996 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
November 12, 1996
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Unkempt Beauty, Adults Are Useless, Personality Swap +9

  • Unkempt Beauty
  • Adults Are Useless
  • Personality Swap
  • Third-Act Misunderstanding
  • Plot Twist
  • Tomboy and Girly Girl
  • Spooky Painting
  • Rich People
  • Lovable Jock
  • Drives Like Crazy
  • Girl Posse
  • Male Gaze

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wish Upon a Star?"

Questions about Wish Upon a Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wish Upon a Star?

PrimeDisney+HuluPeacockThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, Wish Upon a Star streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Wish Upon a Star worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Wish Upon a Star okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Wish Upon a Star make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wish Upon a Star?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Wish Upon a Star use?

Unkempt BeautyAdults Are UselessPersonality SwapThird-Act MisunderstandingPlot TwistTomboy and Girly GirlSpooky PaintingRich PeopleLovable JockDrives Like CrazyGirl PosseMale Gazeand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Unkempt Beauty, Adults Are Useless, and Personality Swap.