The Wish That Changed Christmas (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, The Wish That Changed Christmas is a family and animation film directed by Catherine Margerin, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivy, an orphan wants a grandmother and a doll for Christmas. She mistakes a sign greeting her into a town, she jumps off a bus and shouts, "It's me, Ivy!". In the cold she looks for a grandma unsucessfully. She finally finds a woman who always wanted children and a doll, Holly. Based on the book The Story of Holly and Ivy.
Who’s in it. The Wish That Changed Christmas stars Jonathan Winters as The Owl (voice), Paul Winfield as Mr. Smith (voice), Tress MacNeille as Mrs. Jones (voice) and Beverly Garland as Miss Shepherd (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Wish That Changed Christmas has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Wish That Changed Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wish That Changed Christmas tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wish That Changed Christmas (1991)?
- In US, The Wish That Changed Christmas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wish That Changed Christmas worth watching?
- The Wish That Changed Christmas holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wish That Changed Christmas?
- The Wish That Changed Christmas stars Jonathan Winters, Paul Winfield, Tress MacNeille, Beverly Garland and Brittany Thornton.
- When was The Wish That Changed Christmas released?
- The Wish That Changed Christmas was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.