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The Wiz

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The Wiz (1978)

60/100

5.5/10

15.9K Votes

Action & Adventure Family Rated: All (G)19782h 14m

An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.The Wiz featuring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson is streaming with subscription on Prime Video, streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, available for rent or purchase on iTunes, and 5 others. It's an action & adventure and family movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 5.5 (15,895 votes).

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Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Prime Video and DIRECTV STREAM).

Available to rent or buy from $3.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, and 3 others).

Not available to watch free online.

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#23,788 Ranked Movie

#96 Ranked in Dog Movies

#533 Ranked in Family Movies

#1356 Ranked in Movies on Prime Video

The Wiz has an average IMDb audience rating of 5.5 (15,895 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

About The Wiz

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An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.

Age rating: All (G)

Runtime: 2h 14m

Extra Information

Related Genres: Action & Adventure Family

Related Tags: Magic New York Animal Dog

Country of origin: America

Available to watch on: Prime Video DIRECTV STREAM

Original Release Date: Oct 24, 1978

The Wiz

The Wiz (1978)

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Sidney Lumet

Diana Ross

Michael Jackson

Nipsey Russell

Ted Ross

Theresa Merritt

Lena Horne

Richard Pryor

Mabel King

Thelma Carpenter

Stanley Greene

Quincy Jones

Iman

Rob Cohen

Berry Gordy

Kenneth Harper

Joel Schumacher

Charlie Smalls

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