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The Wizard of Loneliness

1988Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–80%

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Story

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Jenny Bowen
Written by
John Nichols, Nancy Larson
Produced by
Thom Tyson
Music by
Michel Colombier

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 2, 1988 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
September 2, 1988
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wizard of Loneliness?"

Questions about The Wizard of Loneliness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wizard of Loneliness?

fuboTVMGM+Philo

In the United States, The Wizard of Loneliness streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo.

Is The Wizard of Loneliness worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Wizard of Loneliness okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.