If you loved
The Wizard of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 2009
What hooked you in The Wizard of Oz was the journey of a vulnerable outsider finding belonging through extraordinary, surreal adventures.
Start with the source
The source
The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming · Film · 1939
Films on the same thread
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Dan St. Pierre · Film · 2014
If you loved The Wizard of Oz, this film returns you to that same sense of wonder, focusing on the enduring bond of friendship as Dorothy revisits her magical companions.
Return to Oz
Film · 1985
This darker take mirrors the surreal displacement of The Wizard of Oz, trapping Dorothy once again in a dreamlike world where she must navigate danger to find her way home.
Series on the same thread
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Like the protagonist of The Wizard of Oz, Luz finds herself transported to a magical realm where she discovers a chosen family and navigates the complexities of a new world.
Courage the Cowardly Dog
John R. Dilworth · Series · 1999
The rural isolation of a Kansas farmhouse in The Wizard of Oz is twisted here into a surreal, dark comedy that highlights the courage required to protect one's home.
His Dark Materials
Jack Thorne · Series · 2019
This series captures the grand scale of the quest in The Wizard of Oz, following an orphan protagonist as she traverses parallel universes to uncover the truth behind a mystery.
Candy Candy
Kyoko Mizuki · Series · 1976
Much like the resilient Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Candy relies on her optimistic spirit and found family to overcome the hardships faced by an orphan in a difficult world.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
While grounded in reality rather than fantasy, this investigation echoes the search for truth and the brave journey into the unknown that defined Dorothy's experience in The Wizard of Oz.
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
These stories explore the archetypal roots of folklore, providing the same sense of historical wonder and narrative discovery that made the world of The Wizard of Oz so iconic.
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Common questions
What is the story of The Wizard of Oz about?
The Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy and her dog Toto after a cyclone transports them to the world of Oz. Dorothy travels to the Emerald City with the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion to ask the Wizard for help returning to her home in Kansas.
Is The Wizard of Oz based on a book?
Yes, The Wizard of Oz is based on the 2009 book written by Lyman Frank Baum. The story details Dorothy's journey through Oz alongside three companions as they seek their hearts' desires from the Wizard.
How does the 1939 movie compare to the book The Wizard of Oz?
The 1939 movie is a direct adaptation of the source material, The Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum. Both versions follow the same core narrative of Dorothy, Toto, and their three companions traveling to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz.
Who are the companions Dorothy meets in The Wizard of Oz?
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy meets three companions while traveling to the Emerald City. These characters are the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Together, they seek the Wizard of Oz to ask for their hearts' desires.