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Oz the Great and Powerful

2013·Movie
2h 10min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic446.1Rotten Tomatoes56%56%
IMDb6.3Metacritic446.1Rotten Tomatoes56%56%

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Oz the Great and Powerful fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

In Oz, nothing is what it seems.

Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.
Fantastical AdventureFamily-Friendly FantasyWhimsical World-BuildingPrequel StoryVisual SpectacleMagical JourneyGood vs. EvilCharacter RedemptionHomage to Classics

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Raimi, Jeff Okabayashi, Scott Rogers
Written by:
L. Frank Baum, David Lindsay-Abaire, Mitchell Kapner
Produced by:
John Papsidera, Joe Roth, Philip Steuer
Composed by:
Steve Tushar, Danny Elfman, Howard London

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Oz the Great and Powerful

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oz the Great and Powerful legally?

Disney+

Oz the Great and Powerful is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oz the Great and Powerful worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oz the Great and Powerful rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Oz the Great and Powerful?

2 h 10 min

Oz the Great and Powerful runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Oz the Great and Powerful based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oz the Great and Powerful?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Oz the Great and Powerful higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Oz the Great and Powerful a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$492 million

Yes. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $492 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Oz the Great and Powerful in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Oz the Great and Powerful?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oz the Great and Powerful in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Oz the Great and Powerful use?

Create Your Own VillainAll There in the ManualAdaptational Job ChangeRed HerringDark Is EvilSpecies SubversivesThou Shalt Not KillWhite Male LeadAdaptation Dye-JobAspect Ratio SwitchDeliberately MonochromeElemental Powersand 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 storytelling tropes for Oz the Great and Powerful, including Create Your Own Villain, All There in the Manual, Adaptational Job Change.