Lion of Oz (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2000, Lion of Oz is a family and animation film directed by Tim Deacon, running about 74 minutes. “A circus lion finds himself in a magical land where he becomes the leader of a journey to stop the Wicked Witch of the East, a task which may lead him to loose a part of himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Before Dorothy landed on the Wicked Witch of the East with her little farm house, the witch had to contend with another resident of middle America. The Lion, who was once part of the Omaha Circus, comes to Oz with the Wizard and starts on an adventure to stop the witch from obtaining the Flower of Oz. As new friends and strange characters look to him for his courage, Lion could loose exactly what it is that makes him so brave. Based upon the book by Roger S. Baum (Great-Grandson of Oz L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz books). Written by Max Vaughn

Who’s in it. Lion of Oz stars Jason Priestley as Lion (voice), Bobcat Goldthwait as Silly Ozbul (voice), Jane Horrocks as Wimsik (voice) and Kathy Griffin as Caroline (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Lion of Oz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lion of Oz page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lion of Oz tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lion of Oz (2000)?
In US, Lion of Oz is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lion of Oz worth watching?
Lion of Oz holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lion of Oz?
Lion of Oz stars Jason Priestley, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jane Horrocks, Kathy Griffin and Lynn Redgrave.
When was Lion of Oz released?
Lion of Oz was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.