The Disney film that features the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" is the animated classic "Pinocchio". The song was written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington and was performed by Cliff Edwards in the role of Jiminy Cricket, who serves as the film's narrator and conscience. "When You Wish Upon a Star" is one of Disney's most iconic and beloved songs, and it has become synonymous with the magic and wonder of the Disney brand. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1940, and it has been covered by numerous artists and used in various Disney productions and media over the years.