Wish Upon a Star(1996)
I wish I may, I wish I might, become my sister for a night!
Wish Upon a Star Synopsis
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.
Wish Upon a Star (1996) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Blair Treu, released on November 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Katherine Heigl, Danielle Harris, Donnie Jeffcoat and Scott Wilkinson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 198 ratings.
- Director:
- Blair Treu
- Writers:
- Jessica Barondes
- Producers:
- Don Schain, David C. Anderson
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Sullivan
- Production:
- Leucadia Film Corporation, CINAR
- Status:
- Released
Wish Upon a Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katherine Heigl
as Alexia Wheaton
Danielle Harris
as Hayley Wheaton
Donnie Jeffcoat
as Kyle Harding
- Scott Wilkinson
Scott Wilkinson
as Ben Wheaton
- Mary Parker Williams
Mary Parker Williams
as Nan Wheaton
Lois Chiles
as Mittermonster
Ivey Lloyd
as Caitlin Sheinbaum
- Matt Barker
Matt Barker
as Simon
Jacque Gray
as Kazumi
Kari White
as Talley
- January Sorensen
January Sorensen
as Sabrina
Dane Stevens
as Mr. Frauenfleder
Key crew
Directed by Blair Treu, written by Jessica Barondes, produced by Don Schain and David C. Anderson.
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Wish Upon a Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 198 ratings.
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Wish Upon a Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wish Upon a Star online?
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Wish Upon a Star (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wish Upon a Star?
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The main cast of Wish Upon a Star (1996) includes Katherine Heigl, Danielle Harris, Donnie Jeffcoat, Scott Wilkinson and Mary Parker Williams. The film was directed by Blair Treu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wish Upon a Star released?
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Wish Upon a Star was released on November 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Wish Upon a Star worth watching?
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Wish Upon a Star (1996) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 198 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.