Return to Oz 1985

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
24%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
85%
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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.

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

Tim Rose

as Tik Tok

Sean Barrett

as Tik Tok (voice)

Mak Wilson

as Billina

Denise Bryer

as Billina (voice)

Director:

Walter Murch

Writer:

Walter Murch, Gill Dennis, L. Frank Baum, Mike Ploog, Denis Rich, Henry Selick, Harley Jessup

Genres:

Adventure,Family,Fantasy

Release Date:

1985 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

109 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Return to Oz

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Tim Rose

as Tik Tok

Sean Barrett

as Tik Tok (voice)

Mak Wilson

as Billina

Denise Bryer

as Billina (voice)

Brian Henson

as Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)

Stewart Harvey-Wilson

as Jack Pumpkinhead

Lyle Conway

as Gump (voice)

Justin Case

as Scarecrow

John Alexander

as Cowardly Lion / Wheeler

Deep Roy

as Tin Man

Emma Ridley

as Ozma

Sophie Ward

as Mombi II

Fiona Victory

as Mombi III

Pons Maar

as Lead Wheeler / Nome Messenger

Rachel Ashton

as Wheeler

Robbie Barnett

as Wheeler

Ailsa Berk

as Wheeler

Peter Elliott

as Wheeler

Roger Ennals

as Wheeler

Michele Hine

as Wheeler

Mark Hopkins

as Wheeler

Colin Skeaping

as Wheeler

Ken Stevens

as Wheeler

Philip Tan

as Wheeler

Rob Thirtle

as Wheeler

Bruce Boa

as Policeman

Jon Jacobs

as Cage Carrier (uncredited)

Kevin Hudson

as Munchkin (uncredited)

Cherie Hawkins

as Polychrome (uncredited)

Guy Standeven

as Santa Claus (uncredited)

Andy Bradford

as Wheeler (uncredited)

Gareth Milne

as Wheeler (uncredited)

Stuart Fell

as Wheeler (uncredited)

Tip Tipping

as Wheeler (uncredited)

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