The Wizard of Mars (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1965, The Wizard of Mars is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by David L. Hewitt, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1974, four astronauts, silver shoe-clad Dorothy, overweight Doc, goofy Charlie, and wooden Steve, crash land on Mars when taking readings, with only four days of supplies. They must try to survive on the surface, which is barren except for some canals with huge maggots with fins. After embarking through a golden igneous cavern, braving a storm and finding an unmanned Earth vessel, they discover a golden road which leads them to the unchanging ruins of what was once a beautiful Martian city. The Martians are modeled on the Flatheads of Oz, and their collective consciousness, the "Wizard," forbids them to leave until they perform a very small task...
Who’s in it. The Wizard of Mars stars John Carradine as The Wizard of Mars, Roger Gentry as Steve, Vic McGee as Doc and Jerry Rannow as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Wizard of Mars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wizard of Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard of Mars 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 The Wizard of Mars (1965)?
- In GB, The Wizard of Mars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wizard of Mars worth watching?
- The Wizard of Mars holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wizard of Mars?
- The Wizard of Mars stars John Carradine, Roger Gentry, Vic McGee, Jerry Rannow and Eve Bernhardt.
- When was The Wizard of Mars released?
- The Wizard of Mars was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.