Tornadomovies

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor, starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Rated PG

The Wizard of Oz is a classic 1939 musical fantasy film based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The movie follows the adventures of Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, and her dog, Toto, as they travel to the magical Land of Oz. Along the way, they encounter a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, all searching for something they lack. After a series of adventures, Dorothy and her friends eventually reach the Emerald City and meet the Wizard of Oz, who they believe can help them. The Wizard, however, turns out to be a fraud and only when Dorothy and her friends follow the Yellow Brick Road and find their own courage, intelligence, and heart, do they eventually succeed in returning to Kansas. Along the way, they make many friends, face off against many enemies, and finally find that “There’s no place like home.” The movie is renowned as one of the greatest films of all time and is considered to be one of the most beloved family films of all time.

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Rated PG

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Rated PG-13

From Steven Quale, starring Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Max Deacon
Rated PG-13

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Rated PG-13