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Wish Upon a Star

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.2K
YOUR RATING
Katherine Heigl and Danielle Harris in Wish Upon a Star (1996)
Body Swap ComedyComedyFamilyFantasy

A young girl wishes to switch places with her popular older sister, and they awaken to find the wish has come true.A young girl wishes to switch places with her popular older sister, and they awaken to find the wish has come true.A young girl wishes to switch places with her popular older sister, and they awaken to find the wish has come true.

  • Director
    • Blair Treu
  • Writer
    • Jessica Barondes
  • Stars
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Danielle Harris
    • Donnie Jeffcoat
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    9.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Blair Treu
    • Writer
      • Jessica Barondes
    • Stars
      • Katherine Heigl
      • Danielle Harris
      • Donnie Jeffcoat
    • 57User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast29

    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Alexia Wheaton
    Danielle Harris
    Danielle Harris
    • Hayley Wheaton
    Donnie Jeffcoat
    Donnie Jeffcoat
    • Kyle Harding
    Scott Wilkinson
    • Ben Wheaton
    Mary Parker Williams
    • Nan Wheaton
    Lois Chiles
    Lois Chiles
    • Mittermonster
    Ivey Lloyd Mitchell
    Ivey Lloyd Mitchell
    • Caitlin Sheinbaum
    • (as Ivey Lloyd)
    Matthew Barker
    Matthew Barker
    • Simon
    • (as Matt Barker)
    Jacque Gray
    Jacque Gray
    • Kazumi
    Kari White
    Kari White
    • Talley
    • (as Kari Petersen)
    January Sorensen
    • Sabrina
    Dane Stevens
    • Mr. Frauenfleder
    • (as Duane V. Stephens)
    Mark Hofeling
    Mark Hofeling
    • Mr. Watson
    Trevor Black
    Trevor Black
    • Photographer
    Emily Klindt
    • Senior Class President
    Andy West
    • Panicked Boy
    Trent Rockwood
    • Boy #1
    Richard Grove
    • Fan #1
    • Director
      • Blair Treu
    • Writer
      • Jessica Barondes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Danielle Harris was quite nervous about shooting the table-dance scene (which actually doesn't appear in most TV versions), so she asked if she could choose the people who are sitting at the table. She picked the boys who would be most uncomfortable watching her as to make herself more comfortable while performing.
    • Goofs
      When Alexia answers the Chemistry question in class, she writes "ABC" on the whiteboard. In the next shot as she continues writing, the appearance of "ABC" is completely different.
    • Quotes
      • Alexia Wheaton: You may have my body, breasts, and boyfriend, but you are not me.
    • Alternate versions
      The following scenes were removed for pacing reasons:
      • The guys to whom Alex says "hi guys" in the gym had bigger roles. They originally followed Alex around a lot, and this frazzled Hayley's nerves when she was in Alex's body.
      • A scene where Hayley practices her speech for the convention in front of Alex, which illustrates Hayley's nervous demeanor about public speaking, and Alex's discomfort with her lack of math skills.
      • Numerous shots of the parents eavesdropping, seeing how their daughters' "progress" was coming along.
      • A scene near the end where "Mittermonster" pads down a number of beauty contestants before they enter the stage.
    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Greatest Body Swap Movies (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Colossal Youth
      Performed by Moonpools & Caterpillars
      Courtesy of Eastwest Records (America), by arrangement with Warner Special Products
      Written by Gugut Salgado, Jay Jay Encarnacion (as Efren Encarnacion), Tim de Pala (as Tim Depala), Kimi Encarnacion (as Kim Ward Encarnacion)
      Published by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. and Evilboweevil Songs

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Загадай бажання
    • Filming locations
      • West Valley City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • CINAR
      • CINAR
      • Leucadia Film Corporation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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