The Wiz
1978, English. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 337 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wiz
The Wiz isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joel Schumacher
- Budget
- $24M
- Box office
- $21M
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What The Wiz is based on
The Wiz is based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a 1900 play or musical by L. Frank Baum and The Wiz, a 1975 dramatico-musical work.
Play or musical · 1900
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
Dramatico-musical work · 1975
The Wiz
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
Also in the Oz universe
Released before it. Not required, but they share its world.
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The Wiz: quick answers
Is The Wiz worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 337 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wiz?
The Wiz runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Wiz have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wiz. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wiz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wiz is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Wiz on?
The Wiz isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wiz?
If you liked The Wiz, try James and the Giant Peach, Oz the Great and Powerful, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking.
Who directed The Wiz?
The Wiz (1978) was directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell.
What is The Wiz based on?
The Wiz is based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a 1900 play or musical by L. Frank Baum and The Wiz, a 1975 dramatico-musical work.