Wish Upon a Star

Wish Upon a Star, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 198 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Katherine Heigl is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

There is a reason Wish Upon a Star keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Wish Upon a Star from the crowd. 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. The chemistry Katherine Heigl and Danielle Harris bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Wish Upon a Star came out in 1996. Wish Upon a Star earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Wish Upon a Star is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Katherine Heigl anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Wish Upon a Star was released in 1996, directed by Blair Treu. The full 89-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.