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Return to Oz

Return to Oz

AdventureFamilyFantasy3.4

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.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.

June 21, 1985 · Directed by Walter Murch

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 49m
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Feels like1h 45m
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How it's told

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  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

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  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Fairuza Balk
Dorothy
Nicol Williamson
Dr. Worley / Nome King
Jean Marsh
Nurse Wilson / Mombi
Piper Laurie
Aunt Em
Matt Clark
Uncle Henry
Michael Sundin
Tik Tok
Tim Rose
Tik Tok
Sean Barrett
Tik Tok (voice)
Mak Wilson
Billina
Denise Bryer
Billina (voice)
Brian Henson
Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)
Stewart Harvey-Wilson
Jack Pumpkinhead

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