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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

2009Movie1 h 34 minPG

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome family movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Family vacations can be tricky.

During a family vacation, Alex, a young witch, accidentally casts a curse on her loved ones. To reverse this, she tries to find a magical stone while her brother tries to keep their parents together.

Feels like

  • Family Fantasy
  • Magical Adventure
  • Teen Wizards
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Situational Comedy
  • Lighthearted
  • Family-Friendly
  • Disney Channel Movie
  • Escapist Fun

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Lev L. Spiro
Written by
Dan Berendsen
Produced by
Kevin Lafferty

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Facts

August 28, 2009 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
August 28, 2009
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, TV Movie, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Unwanted Harem, Gelatinous Encasement, Flanderization +9

  • Unwanted Harem
  • Gelatinous Encasement
  • Flanderization
  • Medium Awareness
  • Emotional Torque
  • You Must Be Cold
  • Blue-Collar Warlock
  • Horrorscope
  • Reconstruction
  • There Can Be Only One
  • Dog Latin
  • Shirtless Scene

12 of 398 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie?"

Questions about Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie?

In the United States, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie use?

Unwanted HaremGelatinous EncasementFlanderizationMedium AwarenessEmotional TorqueYou Must Be ColdBlue-Collar WarlockHorrorscopeReconstructionThere Can Be Only OneDog LatinShirtless Sceneand 386 more

TV Tropes lists 398 tropes for it, including Unwanted Harem, Gelatinous Encasement, and Flanderization.