Return to Oz

– Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Return to Oz (1985)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA, UK
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Release Date:

21 Jun 1985

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Walter Murch

Writer:

Walter Murch (screenplay), Gill Dennis (screenplay), L. Frank Baum (novels)

Main Actors:

Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie

Plot:

Dorothy Gale has recently come home to Kansas from the Land of Oz is now almost back to perfect health since the incident of the tornado, only she cannot get that wonderful place out of her head. She frequently talks about it and cannot get any sleep at night. Aunt Em worries about her health/well-being. Thinking that she is suffering delusional depression and acute insomnia, she decides to take her to see a special doctor in another town. While he tries to treat her with electro-shock treatment and take those nasty dreams away from her head, she is rescued by a mysterious girl who leads her back to Oz for a new adventure.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 nominations.

Production:

Walt Disney Studios

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
52%
Metacritic:
42%