The Wiz
“The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!”
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Where to watch The Wiz in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Wiz there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Wiz streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Claro tv+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Wiz
The Wiz is a 1978 English-language fantasy, family and adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Wiz was produced by Motown Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 24, 1978, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $24 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Joel Schumacher
- Release date
- October 24, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $24 million
- Box office
- $21 million
- Production
- Motown Productions
The Wiz cast & crew
The Wiz was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Joel Schumacher.
The cast features Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as Scarecrow, Nipsey Russell as Tinman, Ted Ross as Lion, Mabel King as Evillene, and Theresa Merritt as Aunt Em.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charlie Smalls, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Kenneth Harper and Rob Cohen.
Is The Wiz worth watching?
The Wiz holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 307 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, family, and adventure, The Wiz is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wiz
In United States, you can stream The Wiz on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Wiz
Diana Ross
Dorothy
Michael Jackson
Scarecrow
Nipsey Russell
Tinman
Ted Ross
Lion
Mabel King
Evillene
Theresa Merritt
Aunt Em
Thelma Carpenter
Miss One
Lena Horne
Glinda the Good
Richard Pryor
The Wiz
Stanley Greene
Uncle Henry
Clyde J. Barrett
Subway Peddler
Derrick Bell
Crow
The Wiz — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wiz in United States?
The Wiz is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Wiz on Netflix?
Yes — The Wiz is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Wiz in?
The Wiz is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wiz?
The Wiz runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is The Wiz rated?
The Wiz is rated G. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 307 ratings.
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