Oz the Great and Powerful (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, Oz the Great and Powerful is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 130 minutes. “In Oz, nothing is what it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.
Who’s in it. Oz the Great and Powerful stars James Franco as Oz, Mila Kunis as Theodora / Wicked Witch of the West, Michelle Pfeiffer as Glinda and Rachel Weisz as Evanora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Oz the Great and Powerful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $491.9M 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 Oz the Great and Powerful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oz the Great and Powerful 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 Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)?
- In US, Oz the Great and Powerful 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 Oz the Great and Powerful worth watching?
- Oz the Great and Powerful holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Oz the Great and Powerful?
- Oz the Great and Powerful stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams.
- When was Oz the Great and Powerful released?
- Oz the Great and Powerful was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.