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The Wiz

G19782h 14mSidney Lumet
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 38% · Metacritic 53

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"The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!"

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

FantasyFamilyAdventure
New York CityDreamsMelancholyMusicalBased On Play Or MusicalDogDiscoBased On MovieWizardHarlem, New York City

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What is The Wiz (1978) about?

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

Who stars in The Wiz?

The Wiz stars Diana Ross (Dorothy), Michael Jackson (Scarecrow), Nipsey Russell (Tinman), Ted Ross (Lion), Mabel King (Evillene). The film was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is The Wiz?

The Wiz has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated G.

Is The Wiz worth watching?

The Wiz holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Fantasy, Family, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Wiz?

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