Journey Back to Oz (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1974, Journey Back to Oz is a fantasy, family, animation and music film directed by Hal Sutherland, running about 88 minutes. “All the Fun and Splendour of the Magical Land of Oz in a Wonderful NEW full-length Musical Cartoon Adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dorothy and Toto return to the Land of Oz to find the Scarecrow as ruler of the Emerald City. Unfortunately for the new mayor, the wicked Mombi is conspiring to take over the city for herself. With the help of the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion and other familiar friends, Dorothy sets out to save Oz.
Who’s in it. Journey Back to Oz stars Ethel Merman as Mombi (voice), Milton Berle as Cowardly Lion (voice), Mickey Rooney as Scarecrow (voice) and Danny Thomas as Tin Man (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Journey Back to Oz 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 Journey Back to Oz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Journey Back to Oz 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 Journey Back to Oz (1974)?
- In GB, Journey Back to Oz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Journey Back to Oz worth watching?
- Journey Back to Oz holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Journey Back to Oz?
- Journey Back to Oz stars Ethel Merman, Milton Berle, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas and Herschel Bernardi.
- When was Journey Back to Oz released?
- Journey Back to Oz was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.