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Return to Oz (1985)

โ€œAn all-new adventure down the yellow brick road.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,096 votes 1h 49m pg FantasyAdventureFamily

#36 of 67 films from 1985 #567 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Walter Murch ยท Written by Walter Murch, Gill Dennis

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Overview

Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.

Cast

Fairuza Balkas Dorothy
Nicol Williamsonas Dr. Worley / Nome King
Jean Marshas Nurse Wilson / Mombi
Piper Laurieas Aunt Em
Matt Clarkas Uncle Henry
Michael Sundinas Tik-Tok (on-set performer)
Denise Bryeras Billina (voice)
Tim Roseas Tik-Tok (on-set performer)
Brian Hensonas Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)
Sean Barrettas Tik-Tok (voice)
Lyle Conwayas Gump (voice)
Mak Wilsonas Billina (on-set performer)
Justin Caseas Scarecrow
Deep Royas Tin Man

Facts

Release dateJune 21, 1985
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$11,137,801 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0089908

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Questions

How long is Return to Oz?
Return to Oz runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Return to Oz worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,096 votes, which places it #36 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 48%) and #567 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Return to Oz?
Return to Oz was directed by Walter Murch.
Who stars in Return to Oz?
Fairuza Balk as Dorothy; Nicol Williamson as Dr. Worley / Nome King; Jean Marsh as Nurse Wilson / Mombi; Piper Laurie as Aunt Em; Matt Clark as Uncle Henry; Michael Sundin as Tik-Tok (on-set performer).
What is Return to Oz rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Return to Oz?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55741.

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