The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

"Everyone's Favorite Story Becomes One Twisted Tale."

2005 1h 40m EN

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 140

FamilyComedyTV Movie

Synopsis

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A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.

“Everyone's Favorite Story Becomes One Twisted Tale.”

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Cast

Ashanti
Dorothy
Jeffrey Tambor
Wizard
David Alan Grier
Uncle Henry
Queen Latifah
Aunt Em
Quentin Tarantino
Self - Kermit's Director
Steve Whitmire
Scarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker
Dave Goelz
Tin Thing / Kalidah Critic #2 / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot
Bill Barretta
Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef / Rowlf

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kirk R. Thatcher
Writers: Debra Frank, Steve L. Hayes
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher, shot by Tony Westman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gregg Featherman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ashanti and Jeffrey Tambor and David Alan Grier carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Everyone's Favorite Story Becomes One Twisted Tale.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0422778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kirk R. Thatcher directs. Tony Westman behind the camera. Michael Giacchino scores. Gregg Featherman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 21 years ago.
2Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher, shot by Tony Westman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Gregg Featherman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ashanti and Jeffrey Tambor and David Alan Grier carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Everyone's Favorite Story Becomes One Twisted Tale.".
7IMDB entry: tt0422778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "witch", "based on novel or book", "lion", "scarecrow".