The Wiggles Movie (1997): Cast & Plot
The Wiggles Movie is a 1997 adventure comedy directed by Dean Covell, starring Leeanne Ashley as Dorothy the Dinosaur, Greg Page and Lachlan McCarthy. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Dean Covell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Wiggles Pty Ltd
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wiggles Movie About?
The premise of The Wiggles Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lively celebration unfolds when the Wiggles set up a surprise party for their friend Dorothy the Dinosaur, only to discover that a mischievous magician has swiped Greg’s magical wand. Determined, Dorothy leads the group on a whimsical chase to retrieve the wand, promising music, fun and a happy ending for the party.
The Wiggles Movie Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- birthday
- birthday party
- surprise party
- 1990s
- australia
- australian
- talking animal
- australian fantasy
- australian family
- octopus
- octopus costume
- pirate
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- based on real person
- kidnapping
- pre school
- educational film
- independent film
- character name in title
- based on tv series
The Wiggles Movie Cast & Characters
Leeanne Ashley leads the cast as Dorothy the Dinosaur, with Greg Page as Greg Wiggle and Lachlan McCarthy as Young Greg / Wagette. Directed by Dean Covell; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dean Covell
- Leeanne Ashley as Dorothy the Dinosaur
- Greg Page as Greg Wiggle
- Lachlan McCarthy as Young Greg / Wagette
- Tony Harvey as Wally the Great
Also Starring in The Wiggles Movie
· 27 more- Norry Constantian Magic Club President
- Leanne Halloran Policeman / Dancing Magician
- Donna Halloran Henry the Octopus / Dancing Magician
- Edward Rooke Dancing Magician
- Dale Burridge Roland the Remarkable
- Murray Cook Murray Wiggle
- Anthony Field Anthony Wiggle
- Jeff Fatt Jeff Wiggle
- Joanne Samuel Mrs. Bingle
- Emma Ryan Mrs. Bingles Class
- Meaghan Woodhouse Little Girl with Glasses
- Paul Field Wags the Dog (Circus Scene)
- Paul Paddick Captain Feathersword / Wags the Dog / Life-Saver / Rose Robber
- Mic Conway Jimbo the Juggler / Postman
- David Anthony Puppeteer
- Luke Field Ice Cream Boy
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- Jessica Halloran Wagette
- Luigi De Luca Gelati Vendor
- Cameron Lewis Male Dancer
- Carolyn Ferrie Dorothy the Dinosaur (voice)
- Cassandra Halloran Wagette
- Daniel Lack Young Murray
- Eddy Long Young Jeff
- Justin Woodhouse Young Anthony
- Holly McGlinchy Ballerina
- Roger Lemke Alfonso Tiramisu (Tenor)
- Blake Bowden Young Boy Pirate
More from Dean Covell
One more film directed by Dean Covell: The Wiggles: Wiggledance!.
The Wiggles Movie Plot Summary
What happens in The Wiggles Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wally the Great [Tony Harvey] is an ambitious amateur magician who dreams of winning the Magic Club’s Best Magician prize. He finds himself up against a confident rival, Roland the Remarkable [Dale Burridge], who believes Wally is a nobody and doesn’t shy away from showing it.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wiggles Movie, scene by scene
The Wiggles Movie Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Montage Trailer
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer (Open Matte)
How Well Do You Know The Wiggles Movie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the ambitious amateur magician aiming to win the Magic Club’s Best Magician prize?
Cars in The Wiggles Movie
2 cars on screen: the 'Big Red Car' and the 1985 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine.
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'Big Red Car' Main role -
1985 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role
The Wiggles Movie Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Wiggles: Magical Adventure! A Wiggly Movie” and “Wally un die wilden Wiggles”.
- Also known as
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- The Wiggles: Magical Adventure! A Wiggly Movie
- Wally un die wilden Wiggles
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Movies Like The Wiggles Movie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari, The Wiggles: Space Dancing and The Wiggles: Cold Spaghetti Western.
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The Wiggles: Cold Spaghetti Western 2004 -
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The Wiggles Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wiggles Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wiggles Movie?
The Wiggles Movie runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Wiggles Movie released?
The Wiggles Movie was released on December 18, 1997.
Who directed The Wiggles Movie?
The Wiggles Movie was directed by Dean Covell.
More films by Dean Covell Who is in the cast of The Wiggles Movie?
The Wiggles Movie stars Leeanne Ashley as Dorothy the Dinosaur, Greg Page as Greg Wiggle and Lachlan McCarthy as Young Greg / Wagette, among 31 credited actors.
Does The Wiggles Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wiggles Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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