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Movie poster: The Wizard (1989)
🎬 Movie

The Wizard

1989 · 100 min Adventure Comedy Drama Family
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Director Todd Holland
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (342 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Todd Holland

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Jimmy

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Vince Trankina

Tate

Wendy Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Christine

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Dea McAllister

Counselor

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Bateman

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Sam

Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Corey

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Nick

Will Seltzer

Will Seltzer

Putnam

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Roy Conrad

Bus Clerk

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