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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009): Cast & Plot

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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie is a 2009 action drama directed by Lev L. Spiro, starring Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, Jake T. Austin and David DeLuise. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Lev L. Spiro
Genres
Drama , Action , Comedy , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie About?

The premise of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Family vacations can be tricky. A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy.

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • wizard
  • caribbean island
  • grounded
  • 16 year old
  • spell
  • vacation
  • family vacation
  • human becoming an animal
  • character can see subtitle
  • windsurfing
  • treasure map
  • subway
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  • quicksand
  • parrot
  • new york city
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • memory loss
  • magician
  • goat
  • father son relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • diner
  • cave
  • brother sister relationship
  • brother brother relationship
  • airplane
  • teenager
  • magic wand
  • based on tv series
  • magical spell
  • wish fulfillment
  • pooped on by a bird
  • hotel room
  • race against time
  • treasure hunt
  • traitor
  • torch
  • talking to an animal
  • sibling rivalry
  • secret passageway
  • rebelling against parent
  • parrot on one's shoulder
  • husband wife relationship
  • hereditary gift of witchcraft
  • fear of spiders
  • double cross
  • bird
  • witch
  • sibling relationship
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Cast & crew

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Cast & Characters

Selena Gomez leads the cast as Alex Russo, with Jake T. Austin as Max Russo and David DeLuise as Jerry Russo. Directed by Lev L. Spiro; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

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From the director

More from Lev L. Spiro

More films directed by Lev L. Spiro: The Waltons’ Homecoming, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! and Minutemen.

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Plot

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a magic-free Caribbean vacation, the Russo family—Alex Russo, Max Russo, Jerry Russo, and Theresa Russo—dives into a trip that promises sun, seas, and a break from spellwork. Their plans for a relaxing getaway take a strange turn when they wander into a bustling street fair, where a quick-witted street magician named Archie crosses paths with them. Archie isn’t just selling tricks; he’s on a desperate mission to restore Giselle, a parrot transformed by magic, back into a human. The key in his eyes isn’t just showmanship—it’s a mythic artifact called the Stone of Dreams, a relic said to have the power to grant any wish or reverse any spell.

Full summary

The whole story of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, scene by scene

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Videos

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Wizards of Waverly Place: The 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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Which magical artifact is said to grant any wish or reverse any spell?

Cars

Cars in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

4 cars on screen, including the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and the Chevrolet Corvette C5.

  • 2007 Jeep Wrangler in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie 2007 Jeep Wrangler Important role
  • Chevrolet Corvette C5 in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Chevrolet Corvette C5 Minor role
  • 2003 Ford E-350 in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie 2003 Ford E-350 Minor role
  • 2005 Toyota Sequoia in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie 2005 Toyota Sequoia Minor role
Details

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Les Sorciers de Waverly Place” and “Os Feiticeiros de Waverly Place: O Filme”.

Also known as
  • Les Sorciers de Waverly Place
  • Os Feiticeiros de Waverly Place: O Filme
  • Magi på Waverly Place - Filmen
  • Varázslók a Waverly helyből: A film
  • Чарівники з Вейверлі
  • Οι Μάγοι του Γουέιβερλυ: Η Ταινία
  • 少年魔法师
  • 少年魔法师电影版:神秘魔法石
  • Wizards of Waverly Place 1
  • Magi på Waverly Place: The Movie
  • Die Zauberer vom Waverly Place - Der Film
  • I maghi di Waverly - The Movie
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  • Les Sorciers de Waverly Place, le film
  • Волшебники из Вэйверли Плэйс в кино
  • Los magos de Waverly Place: Vacaciones en el Caribe
  • Magi på Waverly place
  • Kouzelníci z Waverly - Film
  • Varázslók a Waverly helyből - A film
  • המכשפים מווברלי פלייס: הסרט
  • Os Feiticeiros de Waverly Place - O Filme
  • Czarodzieje z Waverly Place: Film
  • Чаклуни з Вейверлі
  • Магьосниците от Уейвърли плейс: Филмът
  • Waverly Büyücüleri
  • Kúzelníci z Waverly: Film
  • Los Hechiceros de Waverly Place: La Película
  • 우리 가족 마법사: 무비
  • 少年魔法师电影版
  • 少年魔法師電影版
  • ウェイバリー通りのウィザードたち ザ・ムービー
  • Những Phù Thủy Xứ Waverly: Bản Điện Ảnh
  • Magicienii din Waverly Place: Filmul

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FAQ

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie?

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie released?

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie was released on August 28, 2009.

Who directed Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie?

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie was directed by Lev L. Spiro.

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Who is in the cast of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie?

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie stars Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, Jake T. Austin as Max Russo and David DeLuise as Jerry Russo, among 16 credited actors.

Does Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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