

Wish Upon a Star
“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.
Where to watch Wish Upon a Star in United States
Click a service to open Wish Upon a Star there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Wish Upon a Star streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Wish Upon a Star
Wish Upon a Star is a 1996 English-language tv movie, family and comedy film directed by Blair Treu. The cast is led by Katherine Heigl, Danielle Harris, Donnie Jeffcoat. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu.
Wish Upon a Star was produced by Leucadia Film Corporation and CINAR and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on November 12, 1996, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Blair Treu
- Writers
- Jessica Barondes
- Release date
- November 12, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Production
- Leucadia Film Corporation, CINAR
Wish Upon a Star cast & crew
Wish Upon a Star was directed by Blair Treu and written by Jessica Barondes.
The cast features 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, and Lois Chiles as Mittermonster.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Brian Sullivan and it was produced by David C. Anderson and Don Schain.
Is Wish Upon a Star worth watching?
Wish Upon a Star holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 196 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, family, and comedy, Wish Upon a Star is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wish Upon a Star
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Cast of Wish Upon a Star

Katherine Heigl
Alexia Wheaton

Danielle Harris
Hayley Wheaton

Donnie Jeffcoat
Kyle Harding
Scott Wilkinson
Ben Wheaton
Mary Parker Williams
Nan Wheaton

Lois Chiles
Mittermonster

Ivey Lloyd
Caitlin Sheinbaum
Matt Barker
Simon

Jacque Gray
Kazumi
January Sorensen
Sabrina

Dane Stevens
Mr. Frauenfleder
Mark Hofeling
Mr. Watson
Wish Upon a Star — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wish Upon a Star in United States?
Wish Upon a Star is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Wish Upon a Star on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Wish Upon a Star is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Wish Upon a Star in?
Wish Upon a Star is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wish Upon a Star?
Wish Upon a Star runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Wish Upon a Star rated?
Wish Upon a Star is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 196 ratings.











