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6.8/10   2,200 votes
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Writer:
Jessica Barondes (writer)
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Tagline:
I Wish I May, I Wish I Might, Become My Sister For A Night!
Plot:
A younger sister wishes to switch places with her popular older sister and the two bickering siblings awaken to find the wish has come true. full summary | add synopsis
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Well, this is...interesting. more (44 total)

Cast

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Katherine Heigl ... Alexia Wheaton

Danielle Harris ... Hayley Wheaton

Don Jeffcoat ... Kyle Harding
Scott Wilkinson ... Ben Wheaton
Mary Parker Williams ... Nan Wheaton
Lois Chiles ... Mittermonster

Ivey Lloyd ... Caitlin Sheinbaum

Matt Barker ... Simon
Jacque Gray ... Kazumi
Kari Petersen ... Talley
January Sorensen ... Sabrina
Duane Stephens ... Mr. Frauenfleder (as Duane V. Stephens)

Mark Hofeling ... Mr. Watson

Trevor Black ... Photographer
Emily Klindt ... Senior Class President
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for language and mild sensuality.
Runtime:
90 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

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Danielle Harris was quite nervous about shooting the table-dance scene (which actually doesn't appear in most TV versions), so she asked if she could choose the people who are sitting at the table. She picked the boys who would be most uncomfortable watching her as to make herself more comfortable while performing. more
Quotes:
Alexia: Today is definitely day one.
Hayley: Day one of what?
Alexia: My diet. Oh, excuse me. I mean your diet. A fruit and veggie fast. You're bloated.
Hayley: What are you talking about? I'm a knockout. Make-up may be a bit heavy. Not me.
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13 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
Well, this is...interesting., 12 July 2002
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Author: LanderRei from Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

My friends call me Crazy. Im starting to think Im crazy. But...I actually like this movie.

About 90% of my movie collection is horror movies, yet somehow this movie made it into my collection ( on a blank tape...but its still there) But enough rambling.

Sure, this may be on Disney, but that doesnt mean its not good. People should just give it a chance. I in fact only watched it because Ive got some silly crush on Danielle Harris. But thats not the point!

The movie has great acting, its funny and it has a moral to the story. But im no good at writing reviews. My point is: If a hardcore horror fan like me can like this movie, just about anybody can. Just give it a chance.

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