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The Wiz

1978Movie2 h 14 minG

Family
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic537.1Rotten Tomatoes38%66%

An awe-inspiring, uplifting fantasy movie about fantasy, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Musical Fantasy
  • Classic Reimagining
  • Vibrant Visuals
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Urban Fairy Tale
  • Optimistic & Uplifting
  • Spectacular Set Pieces
  • Journey of Self-Discovery

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Sidney Lumet
Written by
Joel Schumacher
Produced by
Rob Cohen
Music by
Charlie Smalls

Everyone

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

Facts

October 24, 1978 · 2 h 14 min · G

Released
October 24, 1978
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Fantasy, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Minor Injury Overreaction, Half the Man He Used to Be, Adaptational Ugliness +9

  • Minor Injury Overreaction
  • Half the Man He Used to Be
  • Adaptational Ugliness
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Attack the Tail
  • Sinister Subway
  • Speaks in Shout-Outs
  • Boss-Arena Idiocy
  • Artistic Title
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Big Bad
  • Polish the Turd

12 of 69 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wiz?"

Questions about The Wiz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wiz?

fuboTV

In the United States, The Wiz streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Wiz worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is The Wiz okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch The Wiz?

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.

Will I feel good after watching The Wiz?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was The Wiz a box office flop?

Budget$24 million
Box office$21 million

Yes: it cost about $24 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What tropes does The Wiz use?

Minor Injury OverreactionHalf the Man He Used to BeAdaptational UglinessAdaptation Name ChangeAttack the TailSinister SubwaySpeaks in Shout-OutsBoss-Arena IdiocyArtistic TitleRule of SymbolismBig BadPolish the Turdand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Minor Injury Overreaction, Half the Man He Used to Be, and Adaptational Ugliness.