The Witches of Oz

2011 PG 2h 47m Blu-ray / DVD

The Witches of Oz

2011 PG 2h 47m Blu-ray / DVD
  • Overview
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Dorothy Gale writes children's books based on the land of Oz created by her grandfather. Her life is turned upside down when she learns that the Wicked Witch of the West is real -- and that she's coming to New York with plans for global domination.
Cast
Paulie Rojas, Eliza Swenson, Billy Boyd, Lance Henriksen, Jeffrey Combs, Ari Zagaris, Barry J. Ratcliffe, Sasha Jackson, Mia Sara, Sean Astin, Ethan Embry, Noel Thurman, Christopher Lloyd, Sarah Lieving, Liz Douglas
Director
Leigh Scott
Format
Blu-ray• DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 11+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 11+

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age 11+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that that the miniseries The Witches of Oz, which imports the characters of the beloved Wizard of Oz tales to modern-day New York, has some intense fantasy fight sequences that might be too much for young kids. On the positive side, Dorothy is a loyal friend and fights to protect her loved ones.

Sexual Content

A woman tries to pick up a man at a bar. An actress envisions Dorothy as a sexy 11-year-old in a tank top and motorcycle jacket. Some of the witches wear low-cut, revealing outfits.

Violence

Some scary special effects (close-ups of evil-looking villains with scars, etc.). A head sits on a dresser, able to move and make facial expressions. Creatures are pulverized with a laser-like weapon. A woman slaps a man at a bar. A man robs a woman and then tries to kidnap her. Some intense fight sequences during the finale.

Language

Infrequent use of words including "damn."

Social Behavior

The main message is that once you discover your purpose, it's best to step up to the plate and fulfill it with grace and commitment. Sometimes, bad influences will try to sway you from your mission, but you must stick to your goal and be aware of your enemies.

Consumerism

Name¿dropping of brands like Ferragamo and Armani. A Pepsi can is visible.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Social drinking -- cocktails like martinis, for example -- in bars.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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