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Read the film reference Availability and pricing vary by region.WickedA movie brief.
2024 / musical fantasy / Directed by Jon M. Chu
Everyone deserves the chance to fly.
What is Wicked about?
In the Land of Oz, Elphaba, a green-skinned young woman, and Galinda, a charismatic young woman, form an unlikely friendship at Shiz University.
Five things to know.
Background
The film explores the early relationship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her schoolmate Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good.
World
The story is set in the Land of Oz before the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Pressure
Elphaba faces ridicule and marginalization due to her green skin and impulsive use of magical powers.
Craft
The film features a blend of music, dance, and visual effects, with a star-studded cast including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Viewing Note
The film is the first part of a two-part adaptation, with the story split to allow for more character development and plot depth.
A thought to take with you.
Elphaba and Galinda enter the same institution with different relationships to acceptance. Their friendship asks them to see beyond identities that others find convenient. Watch when social approval helps a person act freely and when keeping it starts to determine the choices available.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it for the beginning of an unlikely friendship within Oz, where social belonging and public identity matter to the musical-fantasy setup.
Sources & scope
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