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10 Best Movies Like Wish Upon a Star

If you loved Wish Upon a Star, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Angel

Angel

1984★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wish Upon a Star for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Molly Stewart, a teen at the top of her class who survives by working nights as a prostitute on Hollywood Blvd, finds her world beginning to fall apart when a depraved, necrophilia...

#2
The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs

The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs

2018★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wish Upon a Star for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

En route to a party they are not keen on attending, the Famous Five are almost relieved when Aunt Fanny's car breaks down, stranding them in a small town. To pass the time, they vi...

#3
Seventeen Again

Seventeen Again

2000★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wish Upon a Star for fans of TV Movie & Family & Comedy & Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Cat and Gene have been divorced for several years. They are both visiting their son and their grandchildren, Sydney and Willie. Willie's a genius who develops a formula that makes ...

#4
Happiness Ever After

Happiness Ever After

2021★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wish Upon a Star for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

This sequel to "Happiness is a Four-Letter Word" finds Zaza, Princess and Zim living new chapters of their lives amid loss, family grudges and new love....

#5
Five Shaolin Masters

Five Shaolin Masters

1974★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wish Upon a Star for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Hu Te et al. escape the burning Shaolin temple after the Qing soldiers destroyed it in Shaolin Temple. The group of 5 decide to develop secret codes to identify fellow patriots, en...

#6
Prince Valiant

Prince Valiant

1997★ 5.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wish Upon a Star for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An Arthurian legend of young Prince Valiant, son of the King of Scandia. After the King is exiled by an evil leader, the Prince travels to Camelot to secure the aid of King Arthur ...