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Oz the Great and Powerful

  • 20132013
  • PGPG
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
207K
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POPULARITY
443
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Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, James Franco, and Michelle Williams in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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  • Adventure
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A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
207K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
443
  • Director
    • Sam Raimi
  • Writers
    • Mitchell Kapner(screenplay)
    • David Lindsay-Abaire(screenplay)
    • L. Frank Baum("Oz" works)
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Michelle Williams
    • Rachel Weisz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Raimi
  • Writers
    • Mitchell Kapner(screenplay)
    • David Lindsay-Abaire(screenplay)
    • L. Frank Baum("Oz" works)
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Michelle Williams
    • Rachel Weisz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 560User reviews
    • 507Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 31 nominations

    Videos9

    Super Bowl Spot
    Trailer 0:32
    Super Bowl Spot
    Super Bowl Sneak Peek
    Trailer 0:11
    Super Bowl Sneak Peek
    Version #2
    Trailer 2:26
    Version #2
    Comic-Con
    Trailer 1:49
    Comic-Con
    No. 1
    Trailer 1:52
    No. 1
    #11
    Clip 1:25
    #11
    "Argument Over Oz"
    Clip 1:05
    "Argument Over Oz"
    "Travel by Bubble"
    Clip 1:11
    "Travel by Bubble"
    "Costume and Make Up"
    Featurette 2:29
    "Costume and Make Up"

    Photos589

    Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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    James Franco and Michelle Williams in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
    Zach Braff and James Franco in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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    Zach Braff and James Franco in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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    Rachel Weisz in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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    Top cast

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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Ozas Oz
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Annieas Annie…
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Evanoraas Evanora
    Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis
    • Theodoraas Theodora…
    Zach Braff
    Zach Braff
    • Frankas Frank…
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Master Tinkeras Master Tinker
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Girl in Wheelchairas Girl in Wheelchair…
    Tony Cox
    Tony Cox
    • Knuckas Knuck
    Stephen R. Hart
    Stephen R. Hart
    • Winkie Generalas Winkie General
    Abigail Spencer
    Abigail Spencer
    • Mayas May
    • (as Abigail Leigh Spencer)
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Winkie Gate Keeperas Winkie Gate Keeper
    Ted Raimi
    Ted Raimi
    • Skeptic in Audienceas Skeptic in Audience
    Tim Holmes
    Tim Holmes
    • Strongmanas Strongman
    Toni Wynne
    Toni Wynne
    • Strongman's Wifeas Strongman's Wife
    Rob Crites
    • Firebreatheras Firebreather
    William Dick
    William Dick
    • Front Gate Barkeras Front Gate Barker
    Gene Jones
    Gene Jones
    • Wild West Barkeras Wild West Barker
    John Lord Booth III
    • Oz's Tent Barkeras Oz's Tent Barker
    • Director
      • Sam Raimi
    • Writers
      • Mitchell Kapner(screenplay) (screen story)
      • David Lindsay-Abaire(screenplay)
      • L. Frank Baum("Oz" works)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. —Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
    • year 1905
    • glinda the good character
    • 3 dimensional
    • camera focus on female butt
    • cloak
    • 259 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Find yourself in Oz.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for sequences of action and scary images, and brief mild language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the start of the film, Oscar works with the "Baum Brothers Circus", which is hosted by Frank. L. Frank Baum was the original author of the Oz series. In the books, Oscar worked with Bailum & Barney Circus, an obvious spoonerism of Barnum & Bailey, and one of several such spoonerisms in Baum's work.
    • Goofs
      When Oz and Theodora flee from the crash site, Theodora's boots are flat; moments later, when he boosts her into the cave, the boots have high heels.
    • Quotes

      Oz: You can have a nice pile of bananas!

      Finley: Oh, I see. Because I'm a monkey, I must love bananas, right? That is a vicious stereotype!

      Oz: You don't like bananas?

      Finley: Of course I love bananas, I'm a monkey! Don't be ridiculous! I just don't like YOU saying it.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are seen in a 1930s nickelodeon, with certain credits having their own qualities:
      • James Franco's credit appears in a puff of smoke
      • Mila Kunis' credit appears alongside a couple dancing (whose shadow turns into that of the Wicked Witch)
      • Rachel Weisz's credit is held by monkeys
      • Michelle Williams' credit is contained within a bubble
      • Zach Braff's credit appears with a puppet of Finley
      • the make-up credits Greg Nicotero and Howard Bergman are seen with an eye mask
      • VFX supervisor Scott Stokdyk's credit is seen within an optical illusion
      • composer Danny Elfman's credit is seen with a trumpet
      • the costume designers' credits are seen fitting clothes on an elephant
      • production designer Robert Stromberg's credit is seen in China Town
      • cinematographer Peter Deming's credit is seen with the projector
      • the screenwriters' credit is seen within a tornado
      • and director Sam Raimi's credit is seen within a crystal ball.
    • Alternate versions
      The film was also shown in 3D. Some shots displaying 3D effects are exclusive to the 3D version, being altered or removed in the 2D cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Fantastic: Episode dated 17 February 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Almost Home
      Performed by Mariah Carey

      Written by Simone Porter, Justin Gray, Lindsey Ray, Tor Erik Hermansen (as Tor Erik Hermansen), Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (as Mikkel Eriksen), and Mariah Carey

      Produced by Mariah Carey and Stargate for 45th & 3rd Music LLC

      Courtesy of Island Records

    User reviews560

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Enjoyable attempt to recapture old glory
    That the original WIZARD OF OZ is a classic is pretty much a given, I think. It's hard to dislike a film that's so full of memorable scenes and characters, and Sam Raimi is the guy behind this prequel that attempts to show us a few back stories about some of the characters in the 1930s film. It's a mixed bag as a film overall, but it does recapture some of the old Raimi magic, and overall it's a film that's hard to dislike.

    Certainly in a world of lacklustre ALICE IN WONDERLAND and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY adaptations, OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL really stands out. The transition from black and white to full colour is a glorious one and the enhanced colour palette of the film really works. The whole journey is a visual treat, with excellent CGI backdrops and the like that really bring Oz to life in a way that in some cases is even more breath-taking than in WIZARD.

    The central characters and their storyline are a little weaker, but still more than watchable. I'm a bit ambivalent when it comes to James Franco but I can appreciate that he does a good and thorough job here as the roguish magician thrown into a decidedly unnatural adventure. His companions in Oz are very well animated and brimming with character. Sadly, the witch storyline isn't so good; Michelle Williams is surprisingly effective, but Mila Kunis is miscast and Rachel Weisz is just poor. Nonetheless, although OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL has its detractors, I think it's a lot of simple, old-fashioned fun.
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    • Dec 29, 2015

    FAQ5

    • Is this a reboot or a prequel?
    • Where is Elphaba?
    • Where are the ruby slippers, munchkinland, etc.?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 8, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brick
    • Filming locations
      • Michigan Motion Picture Studios, 1999 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, Michigan USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Roth Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $215,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $234,911,825
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $79,110,453
      • Mar 10, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $493,311,825
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Auro 11.1
      • Sonics-DDP
      • IMAX 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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