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Annabelle's Wish

  • Video
  • 1997
  • Not Rated
  • 54m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
Kay E. Kuter and Kath Soucie in Annabelle's Wish (1997)
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Holiday AnimationAdventureAnimationFamilyMusical

A mute boy and a calf with the ability to speak form a deep friendship, learning what it means to love and sacrifice for another.A mute boy and a calf with the ability to speak form a deep friendship, learning what it means to love and sacrifice for another.A mute boy and a calf with the ability to speak form a deep friendship, learning what it means to love and sacrifice for another.

  • Director
    • Roy Wilson
  • Writers
    • Dan Henderson
    • Jane Baer
    • John Bettis
  • Stars
    • Randy Travis
    • Jay Johnson
    • Jerry Van Dyke
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roy Wilson
    • Writers
      • Dan Henderson
      • Jane Baer
      • John Bettis
    • Stars
      • Randy Travis
      • Jay Johnson
      • Jerry Van Dyke
    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Randy Travis
    Randy Travis
    • Adult Billy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jay Johnson
    Jay Johnson
    • Ears
    • (voice)
    Jerry Van Dyke
    Jerry Van Dyke
    • Grandpa Baker
    • (voice)
    Jim Varney
    Jim Varney
    • Mr. Gus Holder
    • (voice)
    Rue McClanahan
    Rue McClanahan
    • Scarlett
    • (voice)
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Aunt Agnes
    • (voice)
    Aria Noelle Curzon
    Aria Noelle Curzon
    • Emily
    • (voice)
    James Lafferty
    James Lafferty
    • Buster
    • (voice)
    Charlie Cronin
    • Bucky
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Darling
    Jennifer Darling
    • Star
    • (voice)
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Lawyer
    • (voice)
    • …
    Stu Rosen
    • Doctor
    • (voice)
    Jerry Houser
    Jerry Houser
    • Slim
    • (voice)
    Brian Cummings
    Brian Cummings
    • Brewster
    • (voice)
    Mary Kay Bergman
    Mary Kay Bergman
    • Hens
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Hens
    • (voice)
    Kay E. Kuter
    Kay E. Kuter
    • Santa
    • (voice)
    Kath Soucie
    Kath Soucie
    • Annabelle
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Roy Wilson
    • Writers
      • Dan Henderson
      • Jane Baer
      • John Bettis
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews18

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    10kelaneyrg

    It was one of my favorites in 1997 and it still is!

    AnnaBelle's wish is still one of my absolute favorite Christmas Movies. It still makes me tear up! It is just as magical as it was for me as an 8 year old when I saw it the first time in 1997. It is a fun story of sorrow turning into joy, love, and sacrifice. It is an absolute joy to sit down with my children and watch this precious story again as an adult. A wonderful family film!
    10bhvpb

    Most Christmassy sweet film.

    This really is such a lovely film and it's not too long so little ones can enjoy it.

    I watched this with my first daughter in 1999 when she was 3 and she loved it and watched it over and over. It was such a lovely film and the music just makes it perfect.

    She now has 3 little girls of her own and when I sent her a clip she remembered it straight away and the music brought back all the lovely memories. Now they enjoy it too. Why is it not better known? . I never get bored of watching it and it makes me feel warm, fuzzy, nostalgic and very festive.

    I'm 52 now and think I'll have to watch it again to get the Christmas feels πŸŽ„ 😊
    movies2u

    A Fun and Touching Christmas Cartoon.

    Annabelle's Wish is the cutest Christmas cartoon. The movie had a good plot and was entertaining for young children. The movie is a great family Xmas movie that is cute and fun. I give Annabelle's Wish a 10 out of 10!!!
    10kikkoboy01

    The best cartoon I ever saw. Period.

    This is an animation for the ages. I thought "Mickey's Christmas Carol" was my absolute favourite of all time, until I saw Annabelle's Wish.

    It's the tale of true friendship and unselfishness that I believe EVERYONE should watch. It touches the heart, body, and soul with stunning visuals, a great score, and wonderful art and voices. Buy it if you have kids. Buy it if you are a kid. Buy it... if ... if you still believe there is some good and worth in this world left.
    10TheLittleSongbird

    Wonderful, extremely cute and touching

    I've always adored Christmas movies, from It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Snowman. Annabelle's Wish is another one of my favourites. It looks beautiful, the character designs are skillfully drawn and the backgrounds are colourful and fluid. The score is wonderfully whimsical, and the songs are catchy, while the writing is amusing and sweet and the story of friendship(always has been a great value) gives you that warm and cosy feeling as a Christmas movie should do and is genuinely touching without being sentimental. The characters are really likable, especially Annabelle, who is just adorable and you identify with her immediately. Billy also is enough to warm the heart. The voice acting from the likes of Kath Soucie, Jerry Van Dyke, Clancy Brown, Randy Travis and Cloris Leachman is very good. Overall, a cute, touching animation that is perfect for the Christmas season or if you want something very relaxing to watch. 10/10 Bethany Cox

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    • Trivia
      Randy Travis voices the adult Billy, the narrator, who as a child can't speak. In 2013, Travis suffered a stroke and was unable to speak, and was just barely able to communicate until 2016.
    • Quotes

      Aunt Agnes: [after Billy and Annabelle meets for the first time outside and begin to play, Agnes joins Grandpa's side] You gave him a cow for Christmas?

      Grandpa Baker: No, it was Santa Claus.

      Aunt Agnes: You're teaching the boy to believe in that fantasy?

      Grandpa Baker: Ain't nothin' wrong with a little believin', after what he's been through.

      Aunt Agnes: Exactly! This dreadful barn is a constant reminder of that horrible fire. This barn just isn't safe, let alone for a boy who can't talk!

    • Connections
      Featured in Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces #72: The Next 12 Forgotten Christmas Specials (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Believe
      Written by Steve Dorff, John Bettis and Nancy Masters (simply attributed as by)

      Performed by Kevin Sharp

      Kevin Sharp appears courtesy of Asylum Records

      Santa's version performed by Michael McGinnis

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • РіздвянС баТання АнабСль
    • Production company
      • Ralph Edwards Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 54m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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