Return to Oz (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Return to Oz is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Walter Murch, running about 109 minutes. “An all-new adventure down the yellow brick road.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Return to Oz stars Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Gale, Nicol Williamson as Dr. Worley / Nome King, Jean Marsh as Nurse Wilson / Mombi and Piper Laurie as Aunt Em, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Return to Oz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Oz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Oz tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Oz (1985)?
- In US, Return to Oz is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return to Oz worth watching?
- Return to Oz holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Oz?
- Return to Oz stars Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie and Matt Clark.
- When was Return to Oz released?
- Return to Oz was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.