The Wizard

– Corey (Fred Savage) refuses to let his emotionally disturbed younger brother Jimmy (Luke Edwards) be..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
The Wizard (1989)

Corey (Fred Savage) refuses to let his emotionally disturbed younger brother Jimmy (Luke Edwards) be institutionalized, and the two run away together. They soon join forces with a resourceful girl (Jenny Lewis), who notices that Jimmy has a special talent: he is a "wizard" at video games and can achieve the high score on absolutely everything he plays. Evading their parents and a sinister bounty hunter, the trio head for a climactic showdown at the national video game championships in California.

The Wizard (1989) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Dec 1989

Language:

English, Brazilian Sign Language

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:

Todd Holland

Writer:

David Chisholm

Main Actors:

Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips, Dea McAllister

Plot:

Corey and Jimmy Woods are two brothers who are being separated due to their parents divorcing. Jimmy is a mentally unstable kid that has had problems ever since his sister died at a young age. One day, Corey discovers that Jimmy has a natural talent for playing video games. He is one of the best around, and the two journey to the West Coast to compete in a video game championship, but along the way, they must avoid the adults, who are trying to take Jimmy away.

Awards:

4 nominations.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
26%