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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story

★ 5.3(3)19952h 0m

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Director: Bill Corcoran
Release date: 1995-10-22
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: Cactus Pictures

About A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story is a 1995 movie in the TV Movie genre, directed by Bill Corcoran, starring Eva LaRue, Len Cariou and Frank Crudele. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis.

Cast

Eva LaRue

Annette Funicello

Len Cariou

Walt Disney

Frank Crudele

Joe Funicello

Rob Stewart

Jack Gilardi

David Lipper

Paul Anka

Don S. Davis

Glen Holt

Louis Ferreira

Young Frankie Avalon

Andrea Nemeth

Annette Funicello (age 12-15)

Frankie Avalon

Self

Annette Funicello

Self

Linda Lavin

Virginia Funicello

Ahnee Boyce

Gina Portman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story in Australia?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story on Netflix?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story stars Eva LaRue, Len Cariou, Frank Crudele, Rob Stewart and David Lipper.

When did A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story come out?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story is a 1995 movie directed by Bill Corcoran.

What genre is A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story is TV Movie film.

Who directed A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story?+

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story was directed by Bill Corcoran.