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The Wizard of Oz (1939): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 adventure musical directed by George Cukor and Victor Fleming, starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Billie Burke. It is partly based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $25.6 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Music (Original Score) and Music (Song). Critics gave it 92 on Metacritic. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Directors
- George Cukor , Victor Fleming and Norman Taurog
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $2.8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Wizard of Oz About?
The premise of The Wizard of Oz without spoilers, adapted from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl, swept away from Kansas by a tornado, finds herself in the vibrant and enchanting Land of Oz. To return home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road, encountering fantastical creatures and facing challenges set by the Wicked Witch of the West. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, each seeking something they lack. Together, they navigate a magical realm filled with wonder and peril in this beloved adaptation.
The Wizard of Oz Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- witch
- wizard
- tornado
- kansas
- lion
- scarecrow
- tin man
- ruby slippers
- black and white to color
- magical shoe
- melting
- quest
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- hot air balloon
- witchcraft
- haunted forest
- based on novel
- national film registry
- blockbuster
- three strip technicolor
- sepia tone
- fictional country
- horse and carriage
- oz
- child in jeopardy
- poppy
- fantasy land
- actor playing multiple roles
- talking tree
- broom
- bucket of water
- fireball
- singing
- character melts
- broomstick
- basket
- oil can
- disguise
- bubble
- beauty salon
- friendship
- axe
- good versus evil
- castle
- animal attack
- flying monkey
- crystal ball
- bicycle
- hourglass
- magic
- horse
Where to watch
Where to Watch The Wizard of Oz
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
The Wizard of Oz Cast
Judy Garland leads the cast, with Frank Morgan and Billie Burke. Directed by George Cukor, Victor Fleming and Norman Taurog; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Mervyn LeRoy - Co-director King Vidor
Also Starring in The Wizard of Oz
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The Wizard of Oz Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wizard of Oz 92 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 92 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 76% User score
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Plot
The Wizard of Oz Plot Summary
What happens in The Wizard of Oz 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
In rural Kansas, young Dorothy Gale lives on a farm with her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. Trouble begins when their neighbor, Almira Gulch, obtains a sheriff’s order to take her dog, Toto, after he bites her. Determined to protect him, Dorothy runs away, only to be persuaded by a fortune-teller named Professor Marvel to return home, suggesting that Aunt Em is upset. Unfortunately, just as Dorothy makes her way back, a tornado strikes, and unable to access the locked storm cellar, she finds refuge inside the farmhouse. It is swept away, leaving her unconscious as it lands safely in an unfamiliar land.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wizard of Oz, scene by scene
Box office
The Wizard of Oz Box Office & Budget
The Wizard of Oz grossed $25.6 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget, 9.2 times what it cost. $24.7 million came from the US and Canada and $969,000 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.6M
9.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $24.7M
- International
- $969K
- Budget
- $2.8M
US & Canada 96%
Rest of the world 4%
Awards
The Wizard of Oz Awards & Nominations
The Wizard of Oz won 2 Oscars, including Music (Original Score) and Music (Song).
2 wins5 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1940 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Music (Original Score)
- Won Music (Song)
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Outstanding Production
- Nominated Special Effects
Videos
The Wizard of Oz Trailers & Videos
39 videos: 2 trailers, 8 teasers, 15 clips, 10 featurettes and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer 4K Trailer
- Teaser 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event
- Teaser Turner Classic Movies Presents The Wizard of Oz
- Teaser The Wizard of Oz - Trailer
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Wizard of Oz?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the protagonist of The Wizard of Oz?
Details
The Wizard of Oz Also Known As
42 alternative titles, including “Vrajitorul din Oz” and “Der Hexer von Oz”.
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- Vrajitorul din Oz
- Der Hexer von Oz
- Das zauberhafte Land
- เดอะ วิซาร์ด ออฟ ออซ
- Der Zauberer von Oz
- Волшебник страны Оз
- Le Magicien d'Oz
- El mago de Oz
- Ihmemaa Oz
- Il mago di Oz
- Oz Büyücüsü
- Čaroděj ze země Oz
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- O Feiticeiro de Oz
- De Tovenaar van Oz
- 绿野仙踪
- Óz, a csodák csodája
- Trollkarlen från Oz
- Troldmanden fra Oz
- Ο Μάγος του Οζ
- オズの魔法使
- Vrăjitorul din Oz
- הקוסם מארץ עוץ
- 오즈의 마법사
- Oza zemes burvis
- O Mágico de Oz
- Czarnoksiężnik z Oz
- Магьосникът от Оз
- Чарівник країни Оз
- جادوگر شهر اُز
- Čarodejník z krajiny Oz
- 綠野仙蹤
- Trollmannen fra Oz
- Čarovnik iz Oza
- พ่อมดแห่งเมืองออซ
- Oz-eko aztia
- ساحر أوز
- Ozo šalies burtininkas
- Phù Thủy Xứ Oz
- El màgic d’Oz
- Võlur Oz
- Čarobnjak iz Oza
- Galdrakarlinn í Oz, ოზის ჯადოქარი
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FAQ
The Wizard of Oz FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Wizard of Oz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Wizard of Oz released?
The Wizard of Oz was released on August 25, 1939.
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz was directed by George Cukor, Victor Fleming and Norman Taurog.
More films by George Cukor Who is in the cast of The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Billie Burke, among 6 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz?
In the US, The Wizard of Oz is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Wizard of Oz make at the box office?
The Wizard of Oz grossed $25.6 million worldwide ($24.7 million domestic, $969,000 international) on a budget of $2.8 million.
How is The Wizard of Oz rated?
The Wizard of Oz has 92 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Is The Wizard of Oz based on a book?
Yes. The Wizard of Oz is partly adapted from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
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