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The Wiz

The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!

1978 • 134 min • Fantasy · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

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

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Top billed cast

Director: Sidney Lumet • Crew: Joel Schumacher

Trailers & clips

Diana Ross Sings "Home"

You Can't Win - Full Clip

"Ease On Down the Road" Performed by Diana Ross and Michael Jackson

The Wiz 1978 TV trailer

The Wiz Official Trailer #1 - Michael Jackson Movie (1978) HD

Critic reviews

fresh

Whilst I think this really does work on stage, I really didn't much rate this African-American take on the timeless "Wizard of Oz" tale. It seems much more intent on making a political statement than it does on entertaining anyone, and given I'm not from the community it was made by and for, I felt a bit like I was not really invited to the party. The story itself sees a slightly older "Dorothy" (Diana Ross) chasi...

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Details

TMDB audience
6.2/10 (315)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Budget
$24,000,000
Box office
$21,049,053
IMDb
tt0078504

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