Top 20 movies like The Wiz

The Wiz

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

The Wiz is of 2 hour(s) and 14 minute(s). It is Produced By:  Universal Pictures, Motown Productions. It was released on 1978-10-24. It has the tagline: From the book that's an American tradition… from the smash-hit Broadway show… the entertainment of the year! It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.

Genres: MusicFantasyAdventure

1. Mahogany

Mahogany

Tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.

It has an average vote of 5.8 on TMDB.

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2. Time of the Wolf

Time of the Wolf

A boy is orphaned and his only surviving relatives, an ageing aunt and uncle, somewhat reluctantly, take him in. The aunt, still traumatised by the death by drowning, years earlier, of her own two sons, has little idea how to handle the boy. As if, losing his parents and not really feeling welcome in his new home, were not enough, the boy is bullied at school. He seeks sanctuary from all of his troubles in the open air, in the company of wolves and particularly in the presence of a young wolf whose life he has saved.

It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.

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3. The Way Out (Cesta ven)

The Way Out

The Way Out tells a story of a young Romani couple, Zaneta and David, the parents of little Janicka. Their efforts to live a decent and dignified life run up against the "Romani social trap," which is racism, the society's prejudices, exclusion from opportunities to obtain legal work, the lack of necessary qualifications, difficult communication with officials, debts and the miserable life conditions connected with the environment, lifestyle and traditional values of their ethnicity. David wants to protect his family, even at the expense of committing a crime. But Zaneta finds inner strength to defy the unfavorable situation in a different way. Will they overcome the existential problems that start to take apart their relationship? Is it worthwhile for them to continue to Honor their own values and family traditions? And will their "way out" be only another "escape" for them, or a promise to change their lives?

It has an average vote of 5.7 on TMDB.

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4. Our Earthmen Friends (Nos amis les Terriens)

Our Earthmen Friends

What on earth would extraterrestrials think if they could observe us? This is the movie they made.

It has an average vote of 5.7 on TMDB.

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5. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Based on writer Maya Angelou's eloquent reminiscences of her days as a gifted youngster growing up in the South during the Depression years where she and her older brother were raised by their grandmother after the divorce of their parents.

It has an average vote of 3.7 on TMDB.

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6. Wild Style

Wild Style

Legendary New York graffiti artist Lee Quinones plays the part of Zoro, the city's hottest and most elusive graffiti writer. The actual story of the movie concerns the tension between Zoro's passion for his art and his personal life, particularly his strained relationship with fellow artist Rose.

It has an average vote of 6.1 on TMDB.

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7. Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

Janet and Brad Majors, unhappily married, are separated after appearing on a game show. Janet becomes a superstar while Brad is thrown into a mental hospital. But what does fast food magnate Farley Flavors have up his sleeve?

It has an average vote of 5.7 on TMDB.

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8. Like Cats & Dogs

Like Cats & Dogs

Spencer is a cat person. Laura is a dog person. Spencer is headed to a beach town to work on his thesis. Laura is coming to the same beach town to escape the shambles of her life. Their personalities couldn’t be more different, but when a reservation screw up lands them – and their pets – in the same vacation rental house, they all have to figure out how to get along with each other.

It has an average vote of 6.143 on TMDB.

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9. Prince of the City

Prince of the City

New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.

It has an average vote of 7.007 on TMDB.

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10. Cirque du Soleil: Toruk - The First Flight

Cirque du Soleil: Toruk - The First Flight

When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omaticaya boys on the brink of adulthood, fearlessly decide to take matters into their own hands. Upon learning that Toruk can help them save the Tree of Souls, they set out, together with their newfound friend Tsyal, on a quest high up in the Floating Mountains to find the mighty red and orange predator that rules the Pandoran sky. Prophecy is fulfilled when a pure soul rises among the clans to ride Toruk for the first time and save the Na’vi from a terrible fate.

It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.

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11. Fame

Fame

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

It has an average vote of 6.443 on TMDB.

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12. Captain EO

Captain EO

In this 3-D science fiction film that was shown at Disney theme parks, the infamous Captain EO and his ragtag crew are sent on a diplomatic mission through space to deliver a gift to the mysterious and menacing Supreme Leader of a desolate industrial planet.

It has an average vote of 6.769 on TMDB.

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13. Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.

It has an average vote of 6.529 on TMDB.

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14. The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities...

It has an average vote of 6.848 on TMDB.

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15. The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.

It has an average vote of 7.585 on TMDB.

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16. Ghosts

Ghosts

In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town.

It has an average vote of 7.981 on TMDB.

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17. I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

A young nurse takes care of an elderly author who lives in a haunted house.

It has an average vote of 4.485 on TMDB.

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18. Get on Up

Get on Up

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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19. Andrei Rublev (Андрей Рублёв)

Andrei Rublev

An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spends time away from his work. As he begins to ease his troubled soul, he takes steps towards becoming a painter once again.

It has an average vote of 8.034 on TMDB.

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20. Thirst (박쥐)

Thirst

A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.

It has an average vote of 7.08 on TMDB.

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