Wish (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2023, Wish is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn, running about 95 minutes. “Be careful what you wish for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe - the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico - to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Who’s in it. Wish stars Ariana DeBose as Asha (voice), Chris Pine as Magnifico (voice), Alan Tudyk as Valentino (voice) and Angelique Cabral as Amaya (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Wish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wish tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wish (2023)?
- In US, Wish is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wish worth watching?
- Wish holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wish?
- Wish stars Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral and Victor Garber.
- When was Wish released?
- Wish was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.