The Wizard (1989)

  • PG
  • 12/15/1989 (US)
  • Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
  • 1h 40m

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

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.

David Chisholm

Writer

Todd Holland

Director

Cast

Luke Edwards's headshot

Luke Edwards

Jimmy
Vince Trankina's headshot

Vince Trankina

Tate
Wendy Phillips's headshot

Wendy Phillips

Christine
Dea McAllister's headshot

Dea McAllister

Counselor
Sam McMurray's headshot

Sam McMurray

Bateman
Beau Bridges's headshot

Beau Bridges

Sam
Fred Savage's headshot

Fred Savage

Corey
Christian Slater's headshot

Christian Slater

Nick

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