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The Wizard

1989Movie1 h 40 minPG

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic236.4Rotten Tomatoes29%60%

A nostalgic, hopeful adventure movie about games and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship.

Feels like

  • Road Trip Adventure
  • Video Game Competition
  • Family Bonding
  • Child Prodigy
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Pop Culture References

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Todd Holland
Written by
David Chisholm
Produced by
Ken Topolsky, David Chisholm
Music by
J. Peter Robinson

Everyone

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

Facts

December 15, 1989 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
December 15, 1989
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Spoiler Cover, Product Placement, King of Games +9

  • Spoiler Cover
  • Product Placement
  • King of Games
  • Punctuated! For! Emphasis!
  • The Gambling Addict
  • Idiot Savant
  • Determinator
  • Boxing Lessons for Superman
  • Godlike Gamer
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Walking the Earth
  • Jerkass

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wizard?"

Questions about The Wizard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wizard?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Wizard from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Wizard worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 23). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is The Wizard okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Wizard make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Wizard?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Wizard use?

Spoiler CoverProduct PlacementKing of GamesPunctuated! For! Emphasis!The Gambling AddictIdiot SavantDeterminatorBoxing Lessons for SupermanGodlike GamerAward-Bait SongWalking the EarthJerkassand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Spoiler Cover, Product Placement, and King of Games.