The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!

G 1939 · 102 min · ★ 7.6 (6K) · Adventure, Fantasy, Family

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.

Directed by Victor Fleming · Written by Florence Ryerson

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Judy Garland Dorothy
Ray Bolger Scarecrow / Hunk
Jack Haley Tin Man / Hickory
Bert Lahr Cowardly Lion / Zeke
Frank Morgan Oz / Professor Marvel
Margaret Hamilton The Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch
Billie Burke Glinda
Clara Blandick Auntie Em
Charley Grapewin Uncle Henry
Pat Walshe Nikko
Terry Toto
Adriana Caselotti Juliet (voice) (uncredited)

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