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Release Date: August 15, 1939
Runtime: 102 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Adventure Fantasy Family
Budget: $2,777,000
Revenue: $33,754,967
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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98%
Tomatometer
92
92/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
6,053 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
466,049 votes
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The Wizard of Oz

1939

"Follow the yellow brick road to adventure."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Das zauberhafte Land? 🇮🇳 HI: ദ വിസെഡ് ഒവ് ഒസ്? 🇨🇳 ZH: landaway-ye-syen-cung? 🇷🇴 RO: Vrăjitorul din Oz AZ: Oz ölkəsinin cadugəri? All international titles (13) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 0/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $2,777,000
Revenue: $33,754,967
Profit $30,977,967
ROI +1115.5% (12.2x)

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The Wizard of Oz is directed by Victor Fleming .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Wizard of Oz

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  • The character of the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Margaret Hamilton, was originally intended to have a more prominent role, but due to the intense makeup and effects required, some scenes were cut for practical reasons.

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  • Judy Garland was only 16 years old when she portrayed Dorothy, and her performance was notable for its emotional depth, which was a departure from the more typical childlike portrayal of similar characters.

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  • During the scene where Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, the lines were improvised to convey a more natural interaction between the characters, showcasing the chemistry between Judy Garland and Ray Bolger.

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  • In one scene, the Tin Man's heart was represented by a red velvet pillow, symbolizing love and compassion, which became a central theme of the film.

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  • In a continuity error, the Scarecrow's position changes between shots during the scene where he is first introduced, as he is initially seen standing on the post and then later appears to be leaning against it.

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