The Wiz

Name: The Wiz
Released: 1978-10-24
Rating: 6.22

6.2/10 (327)

·1978· 134 min

Director: Sidney Lumet

"The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!"

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

Trailer

Cast

Diana Ross

Dorothy

Michael Jackson

Scarecrow

Nipsey Russell

Tinman

Ted Ross

Lion

Mabel King

Evillene

Theresa Merritt

Aunt Em

Thelma Carpenter

Miss One

Lena Horne

Glinda the Good

Richard Pryor

The Wiz

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Stanley Greene

Uncle Henry

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Clyde J. Barrett

Subway Peddler

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Derrick Bell

Crow

In brief

The Wiz (1978) is a fantasy, family, adventure film. With an average rating of 6.2/10 from 327 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 14min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wiz online?

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How long is The Wiz?

The Wiz runs 134 minutes (2h 14min).

What rating does The Wiz have?

The Wiz has an average rating of 6.2/10 based on 327 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Wiz from?

The Wiz was released in 1978.