The Wizard of Oz (film)

*The Wizard of Oz* is a classic 1939 film based on L. Frank Baum’s novel. It follows Dorothy, a young girl in rural Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to the fantastical land of Oz. Seeking to return home, she embarks on a journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the Wizard, meeting friends like the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion who seek brains, heart, and courage. The film explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of belief, culminating in Dorothy learning she had the means to return home all along.