Wishmaster (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, Wishmaster is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Kurtzman, running about 90 minutes. “Be careful what you wish for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Djinn having been released from his ancient prison seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.
Who’s in it. Wishmaster stars Angus Scrimm as Narrator (voice), Andrew Divoff as The Djinn, Tammy Lauren as Alexandra Amberson and Robert Englund as Raymond Beaumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wishmaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Wishmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wishmaster 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 Wishmaster (1997)?
- In US, Wishmaster is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Wishmaster worth watching?
- Wishmaster holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wishmaster?
- Wishmaster stars Angus Scrimm, Andrew Divoff, Tammy Lauren, Robert Englund and Ari Barak.
- When was Wishmaster released?
- Wishmaster was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.