---
title: "Wish Upon a Star"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wish-upon-a-star-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27681
imdb_id: "tt0118178"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 201
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Wish Upon a Star (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wish-upon-a-star-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Wish Upon a Star" (1996).
Constraints:
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Pluto TV, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Blair Treu
- **Networks / Studios**: Leucadia Film Corporation, CINAR

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Jacque Gray** as *Kazumi*
- **Kari White** as *Talley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Wish Upon a Star online?
Wish Upon a Star is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Wish Upon a Star?
Wish Upon a Star was directed by Blair Treu.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wish Upon a Star — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27681)
- [Wish Upon a Star (TV Movie 1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118178/fullcredits/)
- [Wish Upon a Star - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_Upon_a_Star)
- [Wish Upon a Star (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27681-wish-upon-a-star/cast)
- [Wish Upon a Star - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/wish-upon-a-star/cast/2030123792/)
- [Wenn Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen (1996) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenn_W%C3%BCnsche_in_Erf%C3%BCllung_gehen_(1996))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*