The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

1939
Movie
102 min
English

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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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic96
Google Users94%
Director: Victor FlemingGenres: Musical, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

A young girl named Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas farm by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. To find her way back home, she must journey to the Emerald City to ask the great Wizard for help. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, who join her quest and discover they each possess qualities they thought they lacked.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, The Wizard of Oz was met with critical acclaim and has since become one of the most beloved and iconic films in cinematic history. Praised for its groundbreaking use of Technicolor, its memorable songs, and its enduring story, the film has resonated with audiences for generations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with its innovative use of Technicolor, bringing the magical Land of Oz to life.
  • Features an unforgettable score with timeless songs like 'Over the Rainbow' that have become cultural touchstones.
  • Praised for its heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and the meaning of home, resonating with viewers of all ages.

Google audience: Google users consistently praise 'The Wizard of Oz' for its timeless story, incredible visual effects that were groundbreaking for its time, and its collection of unforgettable songs. Many appreciate its message of finding courage, heart, and intelligence within oneself, and its enduring appeal across generations.

Awards & Accolades

Won two Academy Awards (Best Original Song for 'Over the Rainbow' and Honorary Award for its use of Technicolor), and was nominated for four others, including Best Picture. It is frequently cited on lists of the greatest films ever made.

Fun Fact

The iconic ruby slippers worn by Dorothy were originally silver in L. Frank Baum's book, but were changed to ruby red to take advantage of the new Technicolor process and make them stand out.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_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 scarecrow in need of a brain, a tin man in need of a heart and a lion in need of c...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I was really fortunate, recently, to catch this on a big screen and it is still wonderful. After her dog is taken by "Miss Gulch" (Margaret Hamilton), "Dorothy" (Judy Garland) is all in a tizz. She decides to run away from her kindly aunt a...
John Critic

John Critic

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My personal favorite non-Disney produced film of all time as well as my personal idol for “melt” movies.
Cat Ellington

Cat Ellington

'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 in the comforts of our home—never missed during the Easter holiday weekend of each year: The...
John Chard

John Chard

Timeless classic still entertaining the masses as each new generation comes in. Dorothy is a young girl living on a Kansas farm, during a tornado, she, along with her dog Toto, is swept up and plonked down in a magical and mysterious lan...