“It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime.”
The Wizard
6.1
350 votes·1989
·1h 40m
·MovieAdventureComedyDramaFamily
Overview
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.
Commercial Verdict
Hit
Revenue vs Budget2.4x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Profitable theatrical release
Keywords
californiavideo gamecompetitionbrotherutahnintendoon the roadnesroad moviecartspower glovecontroller
Cast
Luke Edwards
Jimmy
Vince Trankina
Tate
Wendy Phillips
Christine
Dea McAllister
Counselor
Sam McMurray
Bateman
Beau Bridges
Sam
Fred Savage
Corey
Christian Slater
Nick
Will Seltzer
Putnam
Roy Conrad
Bus Clerk
Jenny Lewis
Haley
Roderick Dexter
Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man
Ray Bickel
Trucker #2
Chuck Skinner
Grease Monkey
W.K. Cowan
Salesman #1
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