The Wizard of Oz

1h 42m · 1939 · Directed by Victor Fleming · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Wizard of Oz (1939) runs 1h 42m, directed by Victor Fleming. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)