Best on Netflix: The Wiz Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Wiz, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Wiz (1978) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Diana Ross as Dorothy; Michael Jackson as Scarecrow; Nipsey Russell as Tinman; Ted Ross as Lion; Mabel King as Evillene; Theresa Merritt as Aunt Em; Thelma Carpenter as Miss One; Lena Horne as Glinda the Good
About The Wiz
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
More like The Wiz
- Nico the Unicorn
- Thelma the Unicorn
- Oz the Great and Powerful
- The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
- West Side Story
- A Tooth Fairy Tale
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- The Wizard of Oz
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Wiz?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Wiz?
Diana Ross as Dorothy; Michael Jackson as Scarecrow; Nipsey Russell as Tinman; Ted Ross as Lion; Mabel King as Evillene; Theresa Merritt as Aunt Em; Thelma Carpenter as Miss One; Lena Horne as Glinda the Good
Is this The Wiz guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



