The Wizard 1989
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SplatA 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jimmy
as Tate
as Christine
as Counselor
as Bateman
as Sam
as Corey
as Nick
as Putnam
as Bus Clerk
Director:
Writer:
David Chisholm
Stars:
Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips, Dea McAllister, Sam McMurray, Beau Bridges, Fred Savage, Christian Slater, Will Seltzer, Roy Conrad,
Genres:
Adventure,Comedy,Drama,Family
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Wizard
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Jimmy
as Tate
as Christine
as Counselor
as Bateman
as Sam
as Corey
as Nick
as Putnam
as Bus Clerk
as Haley
as Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man
as Trucker #2
as Grease Monkey
as Salesman #1
as Salesman #2
as Biker
as Old Navajo
as Tough Teen #1
as Tough Teen #2
as Tough Teen #3
as Diner Manager
as Younger Boy
as Lucas
as Pinball Teen
as Spanky
as Stickman
as Hotel Security
as Rick the Video Counselor
as Bubblegum Girl
as Diner Waitress
as Poolside Waitress
as Armageddon Registrar
as Armageddon Announcer
as Mora Grissom
as Lucas' Buddy
as Studio Tour Guide
as Armageddon Official
as Max (uncredited)
as Gamer (uncredited)
as Lucas' Goon at Video Armageddon (uncredited)
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