# Wish Upon a Star (1996)

> Two very different sisters trade bodies after a comet wish and discover that understanding each other may be harder—and more rewarding—than changing places.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16739

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Blair Treu
- Cast: Katherine Heigl, Danielle Harris, Donnie Jeffcoat, Scott Wilkinson, Mary Parker Williams, Lois Chiles, Ivey Lloyd, Matt Barker
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118178/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, sincere, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

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