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When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help.

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An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old.

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Arguably the greatest family film ever made, this Judy Garland classic is seemingly simple children’s entertainment.

Dec 27, 2023

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Mildred Martin

Philadelphia Inquirer

The Wizard of Oz has been filmed with imagination. It has warmth and understanding of child psychology; it has gentle humor and a sturdy philosophical undercurrent. [It is] a rare and distinguished film that should capture the hearts of all ages.

Oct 14, 2021

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Ian Coster

London Evening Standard

One cannot say that this is a rival to Disney, but it is as near to fantasy as one can get with human actors... I am under the spell of Oz.

Oct 14, 2021

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Pare Lorentz

McCall's

It is a film you should see as an example of the extraordinary mechanical possibilities of the motion picture. But the three ill-at-ease musical comedy men... will make you feel that the wrong cast had wandered onto the set.

Dec 27, 2023

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

It’s one of the greatest films of all time for a reason, after all.

Jul 20, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…The Wizard of Oz can mean anything to anyone, and often does; if nothing else, it’s a accessible, malleable text that means just-about something to just-about everyone, so you might as well just kick back and enjoy…

Rated: 4/5

Dec 25, 2022

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Joseph C Loved The Wizard of OZ!!! Perfect movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Chuck D. Great to see this beloved classic on the big screen for its 85th anniversary, and the intro by Leonard Maltin was a nice touch! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Tony Thanks for showing this timeless classic to our generations as close to the way it was originally meant to be experienced! The audience was engaged throughout, and it was our children’s first movie theater experience. And now they know cinema! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review eric Timeless. First time seeing the movie on the big screen. It was better than seeing it for the first time… on tv. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Ben W Such a great piece of cinema history. Amazing vibrant sets, fun and lovable characters, and a sweet story. Great Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Tom Great movie experience Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Victor Fleming Director Judy Garland Dorothy Gale Frank Morgan Professor Marvel Ray Bolger Hunk Andrews Bert Lahr Zeke Jack Haley Hickory Twicker

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Synopsis When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help.

Director: Victor Fleming
Producer: Victor Fleming, Mervyn LeRoy
Screenwriter: L. Frank Baum, Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 1939, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 1998
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.5M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)