Toto's Rescue (1989) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1989, Toto's Rescue is a notable film directed by L.Q. ‘Missy’ Cruz, running about 42 minutes.

What it’s about. The Wicked Witch of the West comes to Kansas (which looks suspiciously like the grounds of a California college campus) and steals Dorothy's dog Toto. The Good Witch tells her that the moral code of all Witches must give her a chance to earn back her dog. The Wicked Witch decides Dorothy must go to Storybook Land and correctly guess the identities of ten storybook characters in the order she encounters them. She is also allowed the help of all children (watching at home) between the ages of two and twelve. She opens a posterboard door to reveal the greenscreened world of Storybook Land, encountering lively personalities like a rapping Little Boy Blue, beautiful Rapunzel, and goofy Pinnochio [sic], as well as thesped characters like Jack and Jill. Upon encountering each one, the image grows still and pale and the lyrics to a song being performed are chyroned up on the screen. —Scott Hutchins

Who’s in it. Toto's Rescue stars Pamela Peters as Dorothy, LaVona Kessel as Wicked Witch, Sandee Moore as Good Witch and Tim Strauch as Scarecrow.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Toto's Rescue 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 Toto's Rescue page.