The Wizard of the Strings (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, The Wizard of the Strings is a music and documentary film directed by Peter Friedman, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. Profiles Roy Smeck, a former vaudeville star known as "The Wizard of the Strings" because of his virtuoso talents on the guitar, banjo, ukelele and Hawaiian guitar, and who is shown to be still active, in his mid-80s, teaching students and giving occasional public performances.
Who’s in it. The Wizard of the Strings stars Roy Smeck as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Wizard of the Strings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wizard of the Strings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard of the Strings tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wizard of the Strings (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wizard of the Strings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wizard of the Strings worth watching?
- The Wizard of the Strings holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wizard of the Strings?
- The Wizard of the Strings stars Roy Smeck.
- When was The Wizard of the Strings released?
- The Wizard of the Strings was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.