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The Wizard of Oz
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Directed by Victor Fleming. With Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTYoung 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 tal…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Wizard of Oz.
MoviHero lists August 21, 1939 as the release date for The Wizard of Oz. Victor Fleming is the listed director. The listed cast includes Judy Garland as Dorothy, Ray Bolger as Scarecrow / Hunk, Jack Haley as Tin Man / Hickory, Bert Lahr as Cowardly Lion / Zeke. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 21, 1939
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy
Runtime1h 42m
DirectorVictor Fleming
CastJudy Garland as Dorothy, Ray Bolger as Scarecrow / Hunk, Jack Haley as Tin Man / Hickory, Bert Lahr as Cowardly Lion / Zeke
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Wizard of Oz right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Wizard of Oz runs 1h 42m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 6,357 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Timeless classic still entertaining the masses as each new generation comes in.”
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“'Oh, Auntie Em, there's no place like home!' — Dorothy Gale There were two beloved and highly fabled films that my immediate family and I—while…”
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“5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My personal favorite non-Disney produced film of all time as well as my personal idol for “melt” movies.”
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“I was really fortunate, recently, to catch this on a big screen and it is still wonderful.”
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“Highly entertaining, but also... enlightening A tornado rips through Dorothy's home in Kansas and transports her to the land of Oz where she meets a…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
“There's no place like home.”
Dorothy’s simple refrain expresses the longing for home that gives her fantastical journey its emotional center.
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherProfessor MarvelProfessor Marvel appears in The Wizard of Oz (1939).Open character guide otherDorothyDorothy appears in The Wizard of Oz (1939).Open character guide otherHickoryHickory appears in The Wizard of Oz (1939).Open character guide otherHunkHunk appears in The Wizard of Oz (1939).Open character guide otherZekeZeke appears in The Wizard of Oz (1939).Open character guide otherTotoToto appears in The Wizard of Oz (1939).Open character guide
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