Return to Oz
1985, English. Directed by Walter Murch.
An all-new adventure down the yellow brick road.
Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Return to Oz
Return to Oz is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Walter MurchDirector
- Fairuza BalkDorothy
- Nicol WilliamsonDr. Worley / Nome King
- Jean MarshNurse Wilson / Mombi
- Piper LaurieAunt Em
- Matt ClarkUncle Henry
- Michael SundinTik-Tok (on-set performer)
- Tim RoseTik-Tok (on-set performer)
- Sean BarrettTik-Tok (voice)
- Mak WilsonBillina (on-set performer)
- Denise BryerBillina (voice)
- Brian HensonJack Pumpkinhead (voice)
- Stewart Harvey-WilsonJack Pumpkinhead (on-set performer)
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Walter Murch, Gill Dennis
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $11M
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What Return to Oz is based on
Return to Oz is based on Ozma of Oz, a 1907 young adult novel by L. Frank Baum, published by The Reilly & Britton Co. and The Marvelous Land of Oz, a 1904 young adult novel by L. Frank Baum, published by The Reilly & Britton Co..
Young adult novel · 1907
Ozma of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
Published by The Reilly & Britton Co.
Young adult novel · 1904
The Marvelous Land of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
Published by The Reilly & Britton Co.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Return to Oz: quick answers
Is Return to Oz worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Return to Oz?
Return to Oz runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Return to Oz have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Return to Oz. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Return to Oz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Return to Oz is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Return to Oz on?
Return to Oz is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return to Oz?
If you liked Return to Oz, try The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses, Return to Never Land, Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz.
Who directed Return to Oz?
Return to Oz (1985) was directed by Walter Murch and stars Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh.
What is Return to Oz based on?
Return to Oz is based on Ozma of Oz, a 1907 young adult novel by L. Frank Baum, published by The Reilly & Britton Co. and The Marvelous Land of Oz, a 1904 young adult novel by L. Frank Baum, published by The Reilly & Britton Co..