Wizards (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1977, Wizards is a fantasy, animation and science fiction film directed by Ralph Bakshi, running about 80 minutes. “An epic fantasy of peace and magic.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After the death of his mother, the evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers some long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded and sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination -- even if it means destroying his own flesh and blood.

Who’s in it. Wizards stars Bob Holt as Avatar (voice), Jesse Welles as Elinore (voice), Richard Romanus as Weehawk (voice) and David Proval as Peace (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Wizards has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Wizards page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wizards 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 Wizards (1977)?
In US, Wizards is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Wizards worth watching?
Wizards holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Wizards?
Wizards stars Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval and Mark Hamill.
When was Wizards released?
Wizards was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.