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The Wiz (1978)

The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!

  • Oct 24, 1978
  • 2h 14m
  • G

6.2/10

TMDB user score
337 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Wiz is a 1978 fantasy and family film directed by Sidney Lumet. Its leading cast includes Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Nipsey Russell. It runs for 2 hours 14 minutes.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 14 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 337 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Wiz 1978 TV trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Wiz

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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
  • Stanley Greene Uncle Henry
  • Clyde J. Barrett Subway Peddler
  • Derrick Bell Crow
  • Roderick-Spencer Sibert Crow
  • Kashka Banjoko Crow
  • Ronald "Smokey" Stevens Crow
  • Toney Brealond Gold Footman
  • Joe Lynn Gold Footman
  • Clinton Jackson Green Footman

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