The Wizard

4.7 Score

1989 • 1h 40min • PG • Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family

The Wizard

"It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime."

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video game championship.

IMDb 6.1

RT 29%

MC 23

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Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

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Vince Trankina

Tate

Wendy Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Christine

Dea McAllister

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Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Bateman

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Sam

Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Corey

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Nick

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Vince Trankina Tate

Wendy Phillips

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Dea McAllister Counselor

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Beau Bridges

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Fred Savage

Fred Savage Corey

Christian Slater

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Will Seltzer

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