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Oz the Great and Powerful

2013 · Movie · PG · 130 min · ★ 5.9 · 50% critics

FantasyAdventureFamily

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 AwardBest Villain · 2014
  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Movie · 2014 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Raimi