The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 adventure movie directed by Victor Fleming, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Judy Garland, Ray Bolger and Jack Haley.
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Quick answers
What is The Wizard of Oz about?
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
When was The Wizard of Oz released?
The Wizard of Oz was released on 15 August 1939.
How long is The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz runs 1h 42m.
Who made The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming.
Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Wizard of Oz
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale
- Ray Bolger as "Hunk" / Scarecrow
- Jack Haley as "Hickory" / Tin Man
- Bert Lahr as "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
- Frank Morgan as Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz
- Margaret Hamilton as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
- Billie Burke as Glinda
- Charley Grapewin as Uncle Henry
- Pat Walshe as Nikko
- Clara Blandick as Auntie Em
- Terry as Toto
- Adriana Caselotti as Juliet (voice) (uncredited)
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