---
title: "Oz the Great and Powerful"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/oz-the-great-and-powerful-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68728
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/oz-the-great-and-powerful-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Oz the Great and Powerful is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Fantasy, Adventure, Family. Produced and broadcast by Roth Films, Curtis-Donen Productions, Walt Disney Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A small-time circus illusionist is whisked away to the magical Land of Oz."

### Why Watch
- visual fantasy setting
- adventure story

### Caveats & Content Note
- evil forces present
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries a PG rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, adventure, magical, whimsical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/oz-the-great-and-powerful-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Raimi
- **Networks / Studios**: Roth Films, Curtis-Donen Productions, Walt Disney Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Franco** as *Oz*
- **Mila Kunis** as *Theodora / Wicked Witch of the West*
- **Rachel Weisz** as *Evanora*
- **Michelle Williams** as *Annie / Glinda*
- **Zach Braff** as *Frank / Finley*
- **Bill Cobbs** as *Master Tinker*
- **Joey King** as *Girl in Wheelchair / China Girl*
- **Tony Cox** as *Knuck*
- **Stephen R. Hart** as *Winkie General*
- **Abigail Spencer** as *May*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2013.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist.

### Q: Where is Oscar whisked from?
Oscar is whisked from Kansas.

### Q: Where does Oscar end up?
Oscar ends up in the Land of Oz.

### Q: What do the inhabitants of Oz assume about Oscar?
The inhabitants assume he is the great wizard of prophecy destined to save Oz from evil.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Oz the Great and Powerful — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68728)

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