Is The Wizard of Oz scary?

Only a little. The Wizard of Oz has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Wizard of Oz?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is The Wizard of Oz rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. It is rated G, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Film · 1h 42m · Rated G

Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical

A young girl’s epic, whimsical journey through a magical world becomes a heartwarming, uplifting adventure with new friends.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Max.

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The Wizard of Oz parents guide

No surprises for a G: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: None noted

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is The Wizard of Oz scary?: Only a little. The Wizard of Oz has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Wizard of Oz?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Wizard of Oz rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. It is rated G, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

What is The Wizard of Oz about?

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.