Movie Settings Database

The Wizard

Where:

California Nevada Utah

When:

The 1980s

They're on a cross-country adventure to the world's greatest video championship. It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime. — Corey refuses to let his emotionally disturbed younger brother Jimmy be institutionalized, and the two run away together. They soon join forces with a resourceful girl, who notices that Jimmy has a special talent: he is a "wizard" at video games and can achieve the high score on absolutely everything he plays. Evading their parents and a sinister bounty hunter, the trio head for a climactic showdown at the national video game championships in California.

Released in 1989 — 100 minutes

Genres:

Adventure Comedy Drama Family

Languages:

English Italian