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The Wizard (1989)

Movie ★ 6.1 100 min

Adventure Comedy Drama Family

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.

David Chisholm Writer Todd Holland Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 15, 1989
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$6.0M
Box office
$14.3M
IMDb
tt0098663
Language
,
Studio
, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions

Themes

Cast

Luke Edwards Luke Edwards Jimmy Vince Trankina Tate Wendy Phillips Wendy Phillips Christine 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 Roy Conrad Bus Clerk Jenny Lewis Jenny Lewis Haley Roderick Dexter Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man Ray Bickel Trucker #2 Chuck Skinner Grease Monkey W.K. Cowan Salesman #1 William C. Thompson Salesman #2 Sonny Dukes Biker T. Dan Hopkins T. Dan Hopkins Old Navajo

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed The Wizard?
The Wizard was directed by Todd Holland.
Who stars in The Wizard?
The Wizard stars Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips, Dea McAllister.
When was The Wizard released?
The Wizard is a 1989 adventure, comedy, drama, family film.
Where can I watch The Wizard?
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