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The Wizard of Oz

G19391h 42mVictor Fleming
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 92

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"We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!"

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.

AdventureFantasyFamily
WitchAdolescenceDreamsBased On Novel Or BookSecret IdentityLionTornadoTwisterScarecrowVillain

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wizard of Oz (1939) about?

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.

Who stars in The Wizard of Oz?

The Wizard of Oz stars Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow / Hunk), Jack Haley (Tin Man / Hickory), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion / Zeke), Frank Morgan (Oz / Professor Marvel). The film was directed by Victor Fleming.

How long is The Wizard of Oz?

The Wizard of Oz has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated G.

Is The Wizard of Oz worth watching?

The Wizard of Oz holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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