Movie

The Wiz

“The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!”

★ 6.2(307)19782h 14m

The Wiz is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Lumet
Release date: 1978-10-24
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: English
Box office: $21,049,053
Budget: $24,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Motown Productions

The Wiz — trailer

About The Wiz

The Wiz is a 1978 movie in the Fantasy, Family and Adventure genres, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Nipsey Russell. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 307 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wiz in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Diana Ross

Dorothy

Michael Jackson

Scarecrow

Nipsey Russell

Tinman

Ted Ross

Lion

Mabel King

Evillene

Theresa Merritt

Aunt Em

Thelma Carpenter

Miss One

Lena Horne

Glinda the Good

Richard Pryor

The Wiz

Stanley Greene

Uncle Henry

Clyde J. Barrett

Subway Peddler

Derrick Bell

Crow

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wiz in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Wiz is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Wiz on Netflix?+

The Wiz is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Wiz?+

The Wiz has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Who stars in The Wiz?+

The Wiz stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross and Mabel King.

When did The Wiz come out?+

The Wiz is a 1978 movie directed by Sidney Lumet.

What genre is The Wiz?+

The Wiz is Fantasy, Family and Adventure film.

Who directed The Wiz?+

The Wiz was directed by Sidney Lumet.