Movies Like Return to Oz (1985)

Updated: September 14, 2024

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Return to Oz Movie Information:

Directors:

Walter Murch

Stars:

Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt Clark … (full cast)

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1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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2. Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

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3. The NeverEnding Story (1984)

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4. Labyrinth (1986)

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5. Willow (1988)

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6. The Craft (1996)

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7. The Dark Crystal (1982)

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8. The Witches (1990)

   Synopsis/Plot: A young boy, recently orphaned, is taken to England by his grandmother.
   
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9. The Black Cauldron (1985)

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Movies like Return to Oz include The Wizard of Oz (1939), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), The NeverEnding Story (1984), Labyrinth (1986), Willow (1988), The Craft (1996), The Dark Crystal (1982), The Witches (1990), The Black Cauldron (1985), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), and Pete's Dragon (1977).