The Wizard
“It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship.
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The Wizard (1989) - Theatrical Trailer [HD Remaster]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-01
Top Cast
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Luke Edwards
Jimmy
Vince Trankina
Tate
Wendy Phillips
Christine
Dea McAllister
Counselor
Sam McMurray
Bateman
Beau Bridges
Sam
Fred Savage
Corey
Christian Slater
Nick
Will Seltzer
Putnam
Roy Conrad
Bus Clerk
Jenny Lewis
Haley
Roderick Dexter
Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man
Ray Bickel
Trucker #2
Chuck Skinner
Grease Monkey
W.K. Cowan
Salesman #1
William C. Thompson
Salesman #2
Sonny Dukes
Biker
T. Dan Hopkins
Old Navajo
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.38x
+$8.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- David Chisholm
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- The Wizard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Holland
David Chisholm
J. Peter Robinson
Craig Hosking, Chuck Wentworth, Robert D. Yeoman
Tom Finan
Lindsley Parsons Jr., David Chisholm, Ken Topolsky
Department Leadership Roster
David Chisholm
Writer
Todd Holland
Director
James M. Halty
Stunt Coordinator
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
Scilla Andreen
Costume Design
David Chisholm
Producer
Tom Finan
Editor
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Michael L. Mayer
Production Design
Ken Topolsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wizard about?
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship.
Who directed The Wizard?
The Wizard was directed by Todd Holland.
Who stars in The Wizard?
The principal cast of The Wizard includes Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips, Dea McAllister, Sam McMurray.
When was The Wizard released and how long is it?
The Wizard was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wizard?
The Wizard had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $14.3M at the worldwide box office (2.38 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Wizard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wizard was composed by J. Peter Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard?
The Wizard holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).