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The Wizard of Oz
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Family classic will send kids over the rainbow.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Wizard of Oz
Parents need to know that there are a number of different scenes in this movie that may be scary for children. Many adults still remember the flying monkeys or Dorothy looking into the crystal ball and seeing her aunt turn into the witch. Parents should talk to children about the story before seeing the movie, and watch with them to gauge their reactions.
Read our full review by Common Sense Media Editors
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way that the Scarecrow demonstrates his intelligence, the Tin Woodman demonstrates his heart, and the Lion demonstrates his courage. How does each one find what they need within themselves?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in IllinoisI rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:Go Wizard Of Oz!
Judy Garland made this movie a sucess. And it's amazing! Rarely anything is scary or bad about it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it
Winged Monkeys were scary AND helpful in the book
I vividly remember how scared I was of the Winged Monkeys. However, I've been reading the story with my 3 3/4 yo and in the books the Winged Monkeys also were good to Dorothy, et al. It might be a little confusing if little kids are familiar with the book.
Lives in OregonI rate this title on for age 4 and give itArguably the Best Family Film of All Time, Certainly My Favorite
I, as most do, have an unconditional and irrevocable love for this treat of a film. Everything about it is amazing (except for maybe the lackluster visual effects. But, it was the thirties), from the pitch-perfect acting, to the wonderful music, to the sheer joyous and altogether magical tone of the film. Yes, I know that most were traumatized as children by this film, images of the witch and her flying monkeys forever burned into their mind, but that was never an issue for me. No, I loved the film from the very first time that I saw it; and believe me, I've seen it FAR more than once. For those who enjoy the film (which includes pretty much everyone), I strongly encourage you to seek out tickets and dates for the equally magical broadway prequel "Wicked." In fact, I may have even more love for that than I do this film. And that's saying something. Also, Gregory Maguire's dark, political, (and sexual) novel, "Wicked" is a fantastic choice for more mature lovers of the film.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Amazing timeless classic.
Even though Im only thirteen, this movie is just amazing. I have it in color on DVD and I love it. It brings out the little kid in all of us, and it's so sad that Judy Garland died at such a young age!! She was a great singer, actress, and she was so pretty I am jealous of her looks!! lol. The movie never gets old. My favorite part is when she meets the scarecrow and when she arrives in Munchkinland. I was lucky enough to have the chance of seeing the REAL ruby slippers used in the movie a foot in front of me. This movie is great for guys, girls, women and men of all ages.
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