Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

1999Movie80 minEnglish

The Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister) go on a quest to find a fallen wishing star to help Dot with her illness. Unfortunately the rest of the town, including an evil king, also hear about the star and want to get to it first to have their own wishes come true. It's a race against time and it's up to the three zany siblings to get there first.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users85%
Director: Greg Ford, Les IversenGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical

Plot Summary

When Dot gets sick, Wakko and Yakko embark on a quest to find a magical wishing star to cure her. Their journey is fraught with peril and interference from the malevolent Baron von Plotz and the iconic Good Idea/Bad Idea duo, The Brain and Pinky. Along the way, they encounter a host of familiar characters from the Animaniacs universe, all contributing to a musical adventure filled with humor and heart.

Critical Reception

While 'Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish' was a direct-to-video release and didn't receive widespread theatrical critical reviews, it was generally well-received by fans of the original series for capturing the show's signature wit and musicality. Critics and audiences appreciated its faithful continuation of the characters' anarchic humor and its heartwarming story, though some noted it lacked the innovative edge of its television predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithfulness to the beloved 'Animaniacs' characters and humor.
  • Celebrated for its engaging musical numbers and a surprisingly touching storyline.
  • Seen as a satisfying, albeit direct-to-video, addition to the 'Animaniacs' franchise.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Wakko's Wish,' appreciating its continuation of the classic 'Animaniacs' humor and its family-friendly musical numbers. Many found the story heartwarming and the characters as entertaining as ever, making it a beloved film for fans of the original series.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a potential series finale for the 'Animaniacs' television show before being developed into a feature-length movie.

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