The Wiz (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Wiz is a fantastique, aventure, famille and musique film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 134 minutes. “From the book that's an American tradition… from the smash-hit Broadway show… the entertainment of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Who’s in it. The Wiz stars Diana Ross as Dorothy Gale, Michael Jackson as Scarecrow, Nipsey Russell as Tinman and Ted Ross as Lion / Fleetwood Coup de Ville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wiz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Philo and 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 Wiz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wiz tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Le Voyage de Chihiro and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Wiz (1978)?
- In États-Unis, The Wiz is available to stream on Philo, and 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 Wiz worth watching?
- The Wiz holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantastique, aventure, famille and musique. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wiz?
- The Wiz stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross and Theresa Merritt.
- When was The Wiz released?
- The Wiz was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.