Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'The Wiz' right now, here are some helpful info about the Motown Productions adventure flick. The Wiz starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross has a G rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 14 min. The release date of the movie is October 24th, 1978. The movie received a user score of 60/100 on TMDb, which was generated using reviews from 275 registered users.
Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Wiz' on each platform when they are available. 'The Wiz' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Netflix, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the US.
'The Wiz' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on October 24th, 1978
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
April 13th, 1999
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