The Wizard of Oz
“We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!”
Synopsis
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
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Top Cast
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Judy Garland
Dorothy
Ray Bolger
Scarecrow / Hunk
Jack Haley
Tin Man / Hickory
Bert Lahr
Cowardly Lion / Zeke
Frank Morgan
Oz / Professor Marvel
Margaret Hamilton
The Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch
Billie Burke
Glinda
Clara Blandick
Auntie Em
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Henry
Pat Walshe
Nikko
Terry
Toto
Adriana Caselotti
Juliet (voice) (uncredited)
Harry Earles
Lollipop Guild Member (uncredited)
Jerry Maren
Lollipop Guild Member (uncredited)
Buddy Ebsen
Tin Man (singing voice) (uncredited)
Parnell St. Aubin
Munchkin (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Mayor / Lollipop Guild Member (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
Munchkins (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cineplex Classic Film Series
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 11, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.16x
+$31M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Ryerson, Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf
- Original Score
- Harold Arlen
- Original Title
- The Wizard of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.8M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Florence Ryerson, Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, E.Y. Harburg, L. Frank Baum
Harold Arlen
Harold Rosson
Blanche Sewell
Mervyn LeRoy, Victor Fleming
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Florence Ryerson
Screenplay
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Victor Fleming
Director
Noel Langley
Screenplay
Edgar Allan Woolf
Screenplay
Victor Fleming
Producer
Harold Arlen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard of Oz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wizard of Oz about?
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in The Wizard of Oz?
The principal cast of The Wizard of Oz includes Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan.
When was The Wizard of Oz released and how long is it?
The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz had a reported production budget of $2.8M and grossed $33.8M at the worldwide box office (12.16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Wizard of Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wizard of Oz was composed by Harold Arlen.
Is The Wizard of Oz based on a book or true story?
The Wizard of Oz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).