What age is The Wizard of Oz appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates The Wizard of Oz (1939) best from about age 6. Young Dorothy is swept away by a tornado to the colorful land of Oz. There, she joins a Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on a journey down the Yellow Brick Road to ask the powerful Wizard for help getting home, all while evading the wicked Witch of the West.

What is The Wizard of Oz rated?

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in The Wizard of Oz?

A tornado sequence can be intense; The Wicked Witch can be frightening; Some fantastical creatures might be unsettling. 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.

What are the positive themes in The Wizard of Oz?

The power of friendship and teamwork; Finding courage and intelligence within; The importance of home and family.

What can families talk about after watching The Wizard of Oz?

What makes a home feel special?; What did each character discover about themselves?; How can we help friends who are scared?.

Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz?

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, MagentaTV. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.