The Wizard of Oz (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1933, The Wizard of Oz is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Ted Eshbaugh, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. A storybook opens to depict little Dorothy on the grey Kansas prairies, when suddenly a cyclone comes up, turns her world to color, and she lands on a Scarecrow, who promptly gets up and walks with her. Her dog Toto finds a woodcutter made of tin, so the Scarecrow oils him up and he accompanies them. They watch some animals reproduce before being ushered into the Emerald City by singing suits of armor and a lavish parade of overweight cops before meeting the Wizard, a devious little man who transforms eggs into uncontrollable forms, much to Billina's dismay.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Wizard of Oz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wizard of Oz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard of Oz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz (1933)?
- In US, The Wizard of Oz is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wizard of Oz worth watching?
- The Wizard of Oz holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Wizard of Oz released?
- The Wizard of Oz was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.