Wish Upon a Star
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.
Release Year
1996
Runtime
89 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Story Snapshot
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.
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Wish Upon a Star is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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