
Oz the Great and Powerful
2013 · Movie · PG · 130 min · ★ 5.9 · 50% critics
A small-time circus illusionist is swept from Kansas into a dazzling magical land, where locals believe he is the powerful figure foretold to help them. Hoping for fortune, he must decide whether his tricks and charm are enough to face a growing threat.
Based on Oz book series
Also known as Oz: The Great and Powerful · Oz le magnifique · The Wizard of Oz 0.5 - Oz the Great and Powerful · Oz - The Great and Powerful (2013)
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-03-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 50/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (6,812 votes)
- Box office
- $493,311,825
- Budget
- $215,000,000
About
You may enjoy this if you want a colorful, light fantasy adventure with Wizard of Oz roots and Jumanji-like escapism; Not for you if you need sharp storytelling or grounded drama.
Pros: vibrant fantasy world; family-friendly adventure; fun magical moments | Cons: uneven pacing; bland dialogue; thin characters
Themes
- witch
- based on novel or book
- magic
- circus
- hope
- illusion
- con artist
- fantasy world
- magic trick
- wizard
- based on young adult novel
Awards & recognition
- MTV Movie Award — Best Villain · 2014
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 2014 · nominated
Cast & crew

James Franco
as Oz

Mila Kunis
as Theodora / Wicked Witch of the West

Rachel Weisz
as Evanora

Michelle Williams
as Annie / Glinda

Zach Braff
as Frank / Finley

Bill Cobbs
as Master Tinker

Joey King
as Girl in Wheelchair / China Girl

Tony Cox
as Knuck

Stephen R. Hart
as Winkie General

Abigail Spencer
as May
Directed by Sam Raimi