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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story

1995·Movie
2h 0min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
IMDb7.3

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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

A real life story, show business, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis.
Biographical DramaMouseketeerTeen IdolBeach Party FilmsMultiple SclerosisComeback StoryNostalgicFamily-Friendly

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Corcoran, Richard Flower, Julia Done
Written by:
Annette Funicello, John McGreevey, PJ Torokvei
Produced by:
Stanley M. Brooks, Ron French, Ron French
Composed by:
George Blondheim

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story legally?

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Is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?

2 h 0 min

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story runs 2 h 0 min.

Is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story in?

English

It was made in English.