The Wizard (1989)
Overview
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship.
Where to watch The Wizard
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Wizard in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Wizard about?
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship. The Wizard is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family movie, released on 1989-12-15, runtime 100 minutes.
Is The Wizard worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Wizard 6.1 out of 10 from 365 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Wizard?
In the United States, The Wizard can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Todd Holland
Cast
- Luke Edwards as Jimmy
- Vince Trankina as Tate
- Wendy Phillips as Christine
- Dea McAllister as Counselor
- Sam McMurray as Bateman
- Beau Bridges as Sam
- Fred Savage as Corey
- Christian Slater as Nick
- Will Seltzer as Putnam
- Roy Conrad as Bus Clerk
- Jenny Lewis as Haley
- Roderick Dexter as Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man
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Sources
Details and the 6.1/10 rating from The Wizard on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.