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The Wizard of the Emerald City

1973 – 1974Show1 season10 episodes

AnimationFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E3 "Izumrudnyy gorod" 7.2

Episodes

6.5

Story

The Wizard of the Emerald City (Russian: Волшебник Изумрудного города) is a ten-part stop-motion adaptation of the first book in Alexander Volkov's Magic Land series. Produced by Ekran, it is believed to have aired monthly from around December 1973 to September 1974. Because of the wicked Gingema, a young girl named Ellie and her little dog Totoshka are swept away to the Magic Country, where incredible adventures await.

Feels like

  • Soviet Stop-Motion Classic
  • Wholesome Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic Childhood Memory
  • Handcrafted Animation Charm
  • Gentle Moral Lessons
  • Family-Friendly Magic
  • Volkov's Literary Adaptation
  • Comfort Viewing Experience

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yuri Trofimov, Yulian Kalisher, Aleksandr Bogolyubov
Written by
L. Frank Baum, Aleksandr Kumma, Aleksandr Volkov
Produced by
L. Smirnov

Everyone

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Facts

October 17, 1973 · January 2, 1974 · Ended

First aired
October 17, 1973
Last aired
January 2, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wizard of the Emerald City?"

Questions about The Wizard of the Emerald City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wizard of the Emerald City?

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

Is The Wizard of the Emerald City worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Wizard of the Emerald City okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Wizard of the Emerald City?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Wizard of the Emerald City?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Wizard of the Emerald City in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.