Question 1

What age is The Wiz appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Wiz (1978) best from about age 6. Dorothy, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept from New York City to the magical land of Oz. There, she embarks on a quest to find her way home, meeting new friends and facing challenges along the way.

Question 2

What is The Wiz rated?

Accepted Answer

The Wiz (1978) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Wiz?

Accepted Answer

Some characters may be visually intense; Brief moments of peril and chasing. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Wiz?

Accepted Answer

Friendship and loyalty; Finding courage within; The power of community; Appreciating home.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Wiz?

Accepted Answer

What makes a true home?; How can we help friends in need?; Facing fears and discovering strengths; Understanding different kinds of leadership.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Wiz?

Accepted Answer

The Wiz (1978) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Netflix, CosmoGo, Amazon Video. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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