The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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The Wizard of Oz is streaming in Germany on HBO Max.
What the audience says
The Wizard of Oz has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 6,330 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 102 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of English adventure with a fantasy streak. That score holds across 6,330 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 across 6,330 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Watch with family? | 0 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Victor Fleming
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in Germany
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