Movie

The Wizard

It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.

1989★ 6.1 · 3501h 40mAdventureComedyDramaFamily

Overview

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.

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Trailer · The Wizard (1989) - Theatrical Trailer [HD Remaster]

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Cast

Tobey Maguire
as Lucas' Goon at Video Armageddon (uncredited)

Christian Slater
as Nick

Beau Bridges
as Sam

Beth Grant
as Diner Manager

Fred Savage
as Corey

Sam McMurray
as Bateman

Jenny Lewis
as Haley

Luke Edwards
as Jimmy

Lee Arenberg
as Armageddon Registrar

Jim Pirri
as Studio Tour Guide

Frank McRae
as Spanky

Wendy Phillips
as Christine

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Release date: 1989-12-15

Budget: $6,000,000

Revenue: $14,278,900

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genres

AdventureComedyDramaFamily

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