The Wizard of Oz(1939)
“We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!”
Overview
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.
Director
Victor Fleming
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$34M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$34M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Wizard of Oz (1939).
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.
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?▼
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming and released in 1939. It is a adventure, fantasy, family film.
How long is The Wizard of Oz?▼
The Wizard of Oz has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Wizard of Oz?▼
The cast of The Wizard of Oz includes 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 and more.
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