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Return to Oz is a 1985 dark fantasy film released by Walt Disney Pictures, co-written and directed by Walter Murch. It stars Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, and Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Gale in her first screen role. The film is an unofficial sequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz, and it is based on L. Frank Baum's early 20th century Oz novels, mainly The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907). In the plot, an insomniac Dorothy returns to the Land of Oz to find it has been conquered by the wicked Nome King and his accomplice Princess Mombi. Dorothy must restore Oz with her new friends Billina, Tik-Tok, Jack Pumpkinhead, and the Gump.

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1985 · 1h 49m · Adventure · Family · Fantasy

TMDB 6.7/10 (1,082 votes)

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.

Directed by Walter Murch

Box office $11M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Walter MurchDirector

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)

Tim Roseas Tik-Tok (on-set performer)

Sean Barrettas Tik-Tok (voice)

Mak Wilsonas Billina (on-set performer)

Denise Bryeras Billina (voice)

Brian Hensonas Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)SStewart Harvey-Wilsonas Jack Pumpkinhead (on-set performer)LLyle Conwayas Gump (voice)

Stephen Norringtonas Gump (on-set performer)

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Return to Oz is a 1985 dark fantasy film released by Walt Disney Pictures, co-written and directed by Walter Murch. It stars Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, and Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Gale in her first screen role. The film is an unofficial sequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz, and it is based on L. Frank Baum's early 20th century Oz novels, mainly The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907). In the plot, an insomniac Dorothy returns to the Land of Oz to find it has been conquered by the wicked Nome King and his accomplice Princess Mombi. Dorothy must restore Oz with her new friends Billina, Tik-Tok, Jack Pumpkinhead, and the Gump.

Read the full article →

🎬 Movie

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1985 · 1h 49m · Adventure · Family · Fantasy

TMDB 6.7/10 (1,082 votes)

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.

Directed by Walter Murch

Box office $11M worldwide

IMDb ↗