Annabelle's Wish (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 6.6

Annabelle's Wish poster

Released in 1997, Annabelle's Wish is an adventure, family, animation and music film directed by Roy Wilson, running about 54 minutes. “Wishes Can Come True.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Annabelle - a calf who has a special wish for Christmas - wants to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh as he delivers his presents! Annabelle's friends tell her not to get her hopes up, but to everyone's surprise, Santa does indeed meet up with Annabelle, and the calf gets to help Santa make the holiday special for one young boy.

Who’s in it. Annabelle's Wish stars Randy Travis as Adult Billy / Narrator (voice), Kath Soucie as Annabelle (voice), Aria Noelle Curzon as Child Emily (voice) and Jerry Van Dyke as Grandpa Baker (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Annabelle's Wish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Annabelle's Wish page.

If you liked it. Fans of Annabelle's Wish tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Annabelle's Wish (1997)?
In US, Annabelle's Wish is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Annabelle's Wish worth watching?
Annabelle's Wish holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Annabelle's Wish?
Annabelle's Wish stars Randy Travis, Kath Soucie, Aria Noelle Curzon, Jerry Van Dyke and Jennifer Darling.
When was Annabelle's Wish released?
Annabelle's Wish was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.