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Journey Back to Oz

1972Movie1 h 28 minG

AnimationFamily
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes30%50%
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes30%50%

Summary

Dorothy and Toto return to Oz to find the Scarecrow ruling the Emerald City. Unfortunately for the new overseer, the wicked Mombi is conspiring to take over the city. With the help of the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion and other familiar friends, Dorothy sets out to save Oz.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Hal Sutherland
Written by
L. Frank Baum, Norm Prescott, Fred Ladd
Produced by
Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott
Music by
Walter Scharf, Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen

Everyone

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Facts

December 14, 1972 · 1 h 28 min · G

Released
December 14, 1972
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Trojan Horse, Related in the Adaptation, That Reminds Me of a Song +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Journey Back to Oz?"

Questions about Journey Back to Oz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Journey Back to Oz?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Journey Back to Oz worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Journey Back to Oz a sequel?

  1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  2. Journey Back to Oz (1972)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Is Journey Back to Oz okay for kids?

G

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

Will I feel good after watching Journey Back to Oz?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Journey Back to Oz use?

Trojan HorseRelated in the AdaptationThat Reminds Me of a SongSpelling SongEvil Is HammyWhen Trees AttackCruel ElephantShrink RaySwiss-Army TearsLast Villain StandDarker and EdgierKarmic Deathand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Trojan Horse, Related in the Adaptation, and That Reminds Me of a Song.