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The Wiz

1978 · 2h 14m · G

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What is it about? The Wiz

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.

Genres: fantasy, family, adventure. Themes: new york city, dreams, melancholy, musical, dog, disco.

Cast and crew The Wiz

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Full cast and crew53 cast members, 66 crew

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Trailer The Wiz

ENThe Wiz 1978 TV trailerApril 9, 2012

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Details The Wiz

Poster: The Wiz
First theatrical release
October 24, 1978
Release in the US
October 24, 1978
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
G
Studio
Motown Productions

Numbers and release

Budget
$24M
Worldwide gross
$21M
From theaters to home (US)
718 days to TV, 11,725 days to DVD and Blu-ray
Re-release
, US, from May 18, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Wiz?

2h 14m (134 minutes).

Who’s in The Wiz?

Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne, Richard Pryor, and Stanley Greene. Directed by Sidney Lumet.

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