The Wizard of Oz (1939)
We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!
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.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 21 August 1939 |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Family |
| Director | Victor Fleming |
| Starring | Judy Garland, Ray Bolger and Jack Haley |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Rated | G |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 92/100 · IMDb 8.1/10 · TMDB users 7.6/10 |
| Budget | $3 million |
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What kind of watch this is
Victor Fleming’s 1939 film runs 102 minutes and treats a little girl’s trip to a magical kingdom with the gravity of a serious journey. It is an adventure, a fantasy, and a family story, but it never feels like it is talking down to its audience. The hook is simple: Dorothy, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion walk a yellow brick road to ask a wizard for what they lack. The Wicked Witch of the West stands in their way, but the real magic is in how the film balances wonder with a touch of melancholy. It is a story about home, told in technicolor that still looks impossible.
What the critics said
Critics adored it, which is surprising for a film this old. Rotten Tomatoes counts 98% positive reviews as of November 2022. Metacritic gives it a 92 out of 100 as of June 2023. IMDb users rate it 8.1 out of 10 as of March 2026. The consensus is loud, but the facts are quiet.
How it did with audiences
It cost $3 million and took in $26 million, a margin that likely made the studio’s accountants weep with joy. On TMDB, users rate it 7.6 out of 10. IMDb audiences, using a weighted average method, gave it 8.1/10 as of March 2026.
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Sources
- The Wizard of Oz on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
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