The Wizard of Oz
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others...
Directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Norman Taurog · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 102 min · 1939
Trailer
Director
Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Norman Taurog
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release
25 Aug 1939
Runtime
102 min
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Full Plot
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical Land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and on the way they meet a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The Wizard asks them to bring him the Wicked Witch of the West's broom to earn his help.
Cast & Characters
Dorothy Gale
Judy Garland
Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz/Gatekeeper/Carriage Driver/Wizard's Guard
Frank Morgan
Hunk/Scarecrow
Ray Bolger
Toto
Terry
Hickory/Tin Man
Jack Haley
Zeke/Cowardly Lion
Bert Lahr
Glinda the Good Witch of the North
Billie Burke
Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West
Margaret Hamilton
Uncle Henry
Charley Grapewin
Nikko
Pat Walshe
Aunt Em
Clara Blandick
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $2.8M, The Wizard of Oz has grossed $33.8M worldwide — about 12.2x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
According to MGM records, during the film's initial release, it earned $2,048,000 in the U.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Production on the film began when Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) showed that films adapted from popular children's stories and fairytales could be successful.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Wizard of Oz holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (464,833 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (464,833 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wizard of Oz's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Wizard of Oz holds a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Wizard of Oz's IMDb rating?+
The Wizard of Oz has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 464,833 votes.
What is The Wizard of Oz's Metacritic score?+
The Wizard of Oz has a Metascore of 92/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Wizard of Oz good? What are critics saying?+
The Wizard of Oz holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (464,833 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Wizard of Oz?+
The Wizard of Oz has a runtime of 102 min.
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?+
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Norman Taurog.
Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz?+
The Wizard of Oz is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Wizard of Oz" is generally positive, with many considering it a timeless classic. Reviews praise its entertainment value and nostalgic charm, while also acknowledging its technical achievements from its time period. The film's iconic scenes and performances have been well-received across generations.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Timeless classic still entertaining the masses as each new generation comes in. Dorothy is a young girl living on a Kansas farm, during a tornado, she, along with her dog Toto, is swept up and plonked down in a magical and mysterious land known as Oz. Desperate to get back home a…
John Chard · 10/10'Oh, Auntie Em, there's no place like home!' — Dorothy Gale There were two beloved and highly fabled films that my immediate family and I—while in the comforts of our home—never missed during the Easter holiday weekend of each year: The Ten Commandments (ABC), and The Wizard of O…
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My personal favorite non-Disney produced film of all time as well as my personal idol for “melt” movies.
John Critic · 10/10I was really fortunate, recently, to catch this on a big screen and it is still wonderful. After her dog is taken by "Miss Gulch" (Margaret Hamilton), "Dorothy" (Judy Garland) is all in a tizz. She decides to run away from her kindly aunt and uncle but only gets about a mile down…
CinemaSerf · 8/10**_Highly entertaining, but also... enlightening_** A tornado rips through Dorothy's home in Kansas and transports her to the land of Oz where she meets a scarecrow in need of a brain, a tin man in need of a heart and a lion in need of courage. So they venture to the Emerald City…
Wuchak · 10/10When we revisit a classic, it's hard not to let nostalgia get in the way. But rewatching the most famous trip down the yellow brick road proves that the movie isn't held back by the technical limits of its time. Instead, it still has an incredible energy and charm that makes it t…
Vinicius Monteiro · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
Happy early 84th anniversary to The Wizard of Oz
@elizabethramirezsie3700 · 14 likesHappy 100th Birthday Judy Garland!!!
@broadwaymike92 · 33 likesSeeing this trailer makes me want to see this movie all over again
@Agent-xn1hr · 24 likesThis movie has amazing camera quality compared to other early movies
@guymanningiv4995 · 20 likesHappy 85th anniversary to one of the greatest movies of all time
@charlieiannini3502 · 5 likesBest musical of all time!
@towerjunkie1947 · 14 likesFollow the Yellow Brick Road
@승환이-l2d · 9 likesI'm glad I met such friends named Dorothy scarecrow and lion
@stevenorourke3526 · 8 likes
