Wish Upon a Star 1996
“I wish I may, I wish I might, become my sister for a night!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Director
- Blair Treu
- Networks
- Leucadia Film Corporation, CINAR
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu
What is Wish Upon a Star?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Wish Upon a Star" (1996). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 12, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Leucadia Film Corporation, CINAR
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 201 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~89 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Leucadia Film Corporation, CINAR
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Wish Upon a Star" (1996).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Wish Upon a Star
Year: 1996
Release Date (US): 11/12/1996
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Family (Sources 1, 3, 5, 6)
Format: TV Movie / Television film (Sources 2, 3)
Origin: American (Source 3)
Director: Blair Treu (Sources 3, 6)
Writer: Jessica Barondes (Sources 3, 6)
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Danielle Harris (Source 3)
Runtime: 1h 29m (Source 1) or 1 hr 30 mins (Source 5)
Rating: PG (Sources 1, 5)
Plot: A younger sister wishes to switch places with her popular older sister. The two bickering siblings
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy and fantasy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Wish Upon a Star worth watching?
Wish Upon a Star holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 201 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Fantasy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Wish Upon a Star and when was it released?
Wish Upon a Star is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Wish Upon a Star?
Wish Upon a Star was directed by Blair Treu.
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