Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- nostalgic
- sincere
- family movie night
- children's sleepover
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed Wish as a pleasant but familiar centennial tribute whose nostalgic Disney formula and songs were more successful than its story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Released during Disney's centennial, the film foregrounds nostalgia and references the studio's established fairy-tale tradition.
King Magnifico keeps the islanders' wishes in his possession and decides whether they may be fulfilled.
Asha's effort to help her grandfather's forgotten dream develops into opposition to the king's rule over the island's wishes.
The film's production is noted for blending 2D and 3D animation approaches within a polished computer-animated design.
Films like Wish, and why
Tangled
shared cinematic fairy-tale setting, musical storytelling, female protagonist, and conflict with an authoritarian ruler
The Princess and the Frog
shared animated fantasy adventure, wish fulfillment, comic animal companion, and emphasis on personal agency
Encanto
shared family musical format, magical wish premise, ensemble comedy, and themes of community and self-belief
Moana
shared Disney-style fairy-tale adventure, young heroine, magical kingdom, and songs about pursuing dreams
Movie Details
- Directors
- Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
- Release Date
- 2023-11-13
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1837)
Cast
- Ariana DeBose
- Chris Pine
- Alan Tudyk
- Angelique Cabral
- Victor Garber
- Natasha Rothwell
- Jennifer Kumiyama
- Harvey Guillén
- Niko Vargas
- Evan Peters
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wish about?
- Asha teams with a mischievous fallen star to challenge a wish-hoarding king and restore hope to her island community.
- What is Wish like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wish as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Wish violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Wish.
- What did critics think of Wish?
- Critics broadly viewed Wish as a pleasant but familiar centennial tribute whose nostalgic Disney formula and songs were more successful than its story.
- Which films are like Wish?
- Films with a similar feel include Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, Encanto, and Moana.
- How long is Wish?
- Wish runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wish?
- In United States, Wish streams on Disney Plus.
