The Wiz

The Wiz

The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Produced by Motown Productions

1978134 min6.2 / 10

A vibrant, disco-infused musical reimagining of Oz that celebrates Black culture, joy, and self-discovery through dazzling performances and infectious energy.

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Wiz easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does The Wiz end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Wiz violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Wiz scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Wiz sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Wiz

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Wiz

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Wiz, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Wiz, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Wiz, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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