The Wizard
1989 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Corey and Jimmy Woods are two brothers who are being separated due to their parents divorcing. Jimmy is a mentally unstable kid that has had problems ever since his sister died at a young age. One day, Corey discovers that Jimmy has a natural talent for playing video games. He is one of the best around, and the two journey to the West Coast to compete in a video game championship, but along the way, they must avoid the adults, who are trying to take Jimmy away.
Direction Todd Holland
Cast Luke Edwards · Vince Trankina · Wendy Phillips · Dea McAllister · Sam McMurray · Beau Bridges · Fred Savage · Will Seltzer · Roy Conrad · Jenny Lewis · Christian Slater
Soundtrack J. Peter Robinson
Screenplay David Chisholm
Cinematography Robert D. Yeoman
Original title The Wizard
4.8
465 votes (FilmAffinity)
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