The Wizard of Oz
1982, Japanese. Directed by Fumihiko Takayama.
An animated version of the classic story of a young farm-girl who is transported to the magical land of Oz.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Fumihiko TakayamaDirector
- Mari OkamotoDorothy Gale (voice)
- Kazuo KumakuraThe Wizard (voice)
- Kotobuki HizuruScarecrow (voice)
- Joji YanamiTin Woodman (voice)
- Masashi AmenomoriCowardly Lion (voice)
- Motomu KiyokawaOmby Amby (voice)
- Miyoko AsoThe Good Witch of the North (voice)
- Kaori KishiThe Wicked Witch of the West (voice)
- Kumiko TakizawaGlinda, the Good Witch of the South (voice)
- Taeko NakanishiAunt Em / Jellia Jamb (voice)
- Naoki TatsutaUncle Henry (voice)
- Seri MachikaThe Wizard (as the Beautiful-Winged Lady) (voice)
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1982
- Original title
- オズの魔法使い
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Yoshimitsu Banno, Akira Miyazaki
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What The Wizard of Oz is based on
The Wizard of Oz is based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a 1900 young adult novel by L. Frank Baum.
Young adult novel · 1900
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
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The Wizard of Oz: quick answers
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How long is The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Wizard of Oz have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wizard of Oz. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wizard of Oz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wizard of Oz is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wizard of Oz on?
The Wizard of Oz isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 1982. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wizard of Oz?
If you liked The Wizard of Oz, try Kiki's Delivery Service, Mary and The Witch's Flower, Howl's Moving Castle.
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz (1982) was directed by Fumihiko Takayama and stars Mari Okamoto, Kazuo Kumakura, Kotobuki Hizuru.
What is The Wizard of Oz based on?
The Wizard of Oz is based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a 1900 young adult novel by L. Frank Baum.