The Wizard
1989, English. Directed by Todd Holland.
It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Chisholm
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $14M
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The Wizard: quick answers
Is The Wizard worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wizard?
The Wizard runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Wizard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wizard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Wizard suitable for kids?
The Wizard is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like The Wizard?
If you liked The Wizard, try Hero Mode, 8-Bit Christmas, Tron.
Who directed The Wizard?
The Wizard (1989) was directed by Todd Holland and stars Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips.