The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
“Everyone's Favorite Story Becomes One Twisted Tale.”
Synopsis
A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.
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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-29
Top Cast
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Ashanti
Dorothy
Jeffrey Tambor
Wizard
David Alan Grier
Uncle Henry
Queen Latifah
Aunt Em
Quentin Tarantino
Self - Kermit's Director
Steve Whitmire
Scarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker
Dave Goelz
Tin Thing / Kalidah Critic #2 / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot
Bill Barretta
Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef / Rowlf
Eric Jacobson
The Cowardly Lion / Witches / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Brian Henson
Sal (voice)
Kevin Clash
Clifford / Mulch / Black Dog (voice)
John E. Kennedy
Angel Marie / Floyd Pepper (voice)
Rickey Boyd
Scooter / Crazy Harry (voice)
Tyler Bunch
Janice / Old Tom / Pop / Treelo (voice)
Julianne Buescher
Green Lady / Chicken (voice)
John Henson
Sweetums (voice)
Drew Massey
Muppet Performer
Allan Trautman
Crow / Old Tom (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk R. Thatcher
- Screenplay & Story
- L. Frank Baum, Debra Frank, Steve L. Hayes, Adam F. Goldberg, Tom Martin, Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, Touchstone Television, Fox Television Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk R. Thatcher
L. Frank Baum, Debra Frank, Steve L. Hayes, Adam F. Goldberg, Tom Martin, Jim Henson
Michael Giacchino
Tony Westman, John Holbrook
Gregg Featherman
Lisa Henson, Brian Henson, Martin G. Baker, Warren Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Westman
Director of Photography
Michael S. Bolton
Production Design
Kirk R. Thatcher
Director
Marny Eng
Stunt Coordinator
Ralph Maiers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregg Featherman
Editor
Martin G. Baker
Producer
Warren Carr
Producer
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Muppets' Wizard of Oz about?
A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.
Who directed The Muppets' Wizard of Oz?
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz was directed by Kirk R. Thatcher.
Who stars in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz?
The principal cast of The Muppets' Wizard of Oz includes Ashanti, Jeffrey Tambor, David Alan Grier, Queen Latifah, Quentin Tarantino.
When was The Muppets' Wizard of Oz released and how long is it?
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Muppets' Wizard of Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppets' Wizard of Oz was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is The Muppets' Wizard of Oz based on a book or true story?
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum", Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppets' Wizard of Oz?
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).