The Wizard (1989)

After his little brother, Jimmy (Luke Edwards), is put in a mental institution, Corey (Fred Savage) breaks him out and the pair run off together to California. On their travels, Corey meets a girl named Haley (Jenny Lewis) and discovers that Jimmy is a master at playing video games. With talents like his, he could easily win the top prize of $50,000 at Video Armageddon. While the three travelers hitchhike to the competition, the boys' parents hire a bounty hunter to track them down.

RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec 15, 1989

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How long is The Wizard (1989)?: The Wizard (1989) is 1 hr 39 min long.

Who directed The Wizard (1989)?: Todd Holland

Who is Corey Woods in The Wizard (1989)?: Fred Savage plays Corey Woods in the film.

What is The Wizard (1989) about?: After his little brother, Jimmy (Luke Edwards), is put in a mental institution, Corey (Fred Savage) breaks him out and the pair run off together to California. On their travels, Corey meets a girl named Haley (Jenny Lewis) and discovers that Jimmy is a master at playing video games. With talents like his, he could easily win the top prize of $50,000 at Video Armageddon. While the three travelers hitchhike to the competition, the boys' parents hire a bounty hunter to track them down.