Share:

Return to Oz(Movie, 1964)

No rating available yet.
Return to Oz is a 1964 animated television special produced by Crawley Films for Videocraft International. It first aired on 9 February 1964 in the United States on NBC's The General Electric Fantasy Hour block, then later aired on syndication from 1965 to the 1990s and on the Disney Channel in 1995. It was directed by F. R. Crawley, Thomas Glynn and Larry Roemer from a teleplay by Romeo Muller, who later wrote Dorothy in the Land of Oz. This was the first special produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass of Rankin/Bass Productions (the soon-to-be renamed Videocraft International). Crawley Films also produced the earlier 1961 animated series Tales of the Wizard of Oz and brought similar artistic character renditions to the special. There is also a 1985 live-action Disney film of the same name. In the special, Dorothy and Toto arrived back at Oz, after they received a letter from one of her Oz friends wanting her back, only to later be warned by a good witch, Glinda, regarding the Wicked Witch of the West, who has been restored back to life, and cast the dark spell by erasing her friends' abilities and kidnapping the Wizard of Oz for her revenge plot on Dorothy to steal away her magic silver slippers. So along with the assist of her Oz pals, Dorothy and Toto... ()
Movie poster of Return to Oz

Where to watch Return to Oz (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch Return to Oz online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add Return to Oz to your favorites & stay up to date.

Offers for Germany

About Return to Oz

Rather than adapt a later or create a new Oz story, this production has Dorothy still in posession of the shoes, and she clings to an apple tree during a tornado which takes her back to Oz. The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion (using the names created for the nearly-abstract television series, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, from which this was derived) have had their MGM gifts destroyed by the restored Wicked Witch, and the four proceed to the Wizard for help, who is ineffectual as usual.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Additional Information

Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 02/09/1964
Cast: Carl Banas, Susan Conway, Larry D. Mann
Director: F. R. Crawley
Keywords: fantasy world

Similar movies as Return to Oz

These movies are similar to Return to Oz (story/era etc.):

Dogtooth

FSK: 16+ years

2009 | 3.6/5 | 1h 38min

The Dungeonmaster

Certification unknown

1984 | 2.5/5 | 1h 13min

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom

Certification unknown

1985 | 1.5/5 | 1h 19min

Other movies with this title: Return to Oz (GB/US, 1985)

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:49883, Added: 03/12/2018, Last updated: 03/29/2024