The Wizard of Oz (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1983, The Wizard of Oz is an animation and comedy film, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A tornado sweeps Dorothy away to the land of Oz, to get home she must seek out the Wizard. Along the way she makes friends with Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion who want a brain, a heart, and some courage. The Wizard agrees to fulfill their requests after they destroy the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wizard of Oz (オズの魔法使い Ozu no Mahōtsukai) is a 1983 Japanese 10-minute OVA. Part of Toei Animation's World Famous Fairy Tale Series (世界名作童話まんがシリーズ Sekai Meisaku Dōwa Manga Shirīzu) video series, it was originally released in February 1983 on Fujifilm's Single-8 film. Later, it was released on VHS a few times by Toei Video. In the United States, it was dubbed in English and released as part of Volume 4 in the My Favorite Fairy Tales video series, produced in 1986 by Saban Productions and released in 1987 by Hi-Tops Video. It was re-released twice: 1990 by Video Treasures, and 1995 by Anchor Bay Entertainment.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, The Wizard of Oz sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wizard of Oz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wizard of Oz worth watching?
- The Wizard of Oz holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Wizard of Oz released?
- The Wizard of Oz was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.