The Wizard (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, The Wizard is a comedy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Todd Holland, running about 100 minutes. “It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.
Who’s in it. The Wizard stars Fred Savage as Corey Woods, Luke Edwards as Jimmy Woods, Jenny Lewis as Haley and Beau Bridges as Sam Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wizard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wizard (1989)?
- In US, The Wizard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wizard worth watching?
- The Wizard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wizard?
- The Wizard stars Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, Jenny Lewis, Beau Bridges and Christian Slater.
- When was The Wizard released?
- The Wizard was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.