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After the death of his mother, the evil mutant wizard Blackwolf (Steve Gravers) discovers some long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded and sage Avatar (Bob Holt), calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination -- even if it means destroying his own flesh and blood.
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Critics Consensus

Its central metaphor is a bit too on the nose, but Wizards is an otherwise psychedelic, freaky trip into an alternate version of our world.

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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Nov 14, 2007
Ralph Bakshi's animated sword-and-sorcery tale is a long way from his best work, marred by cut-rate techniques and a shapeless screenplay. Go to Full Review Time Out Jan 26, 2006
Moderate fun here and there. Go to Full Review A.H. Weiler New York Times May 9, 2005
3/5
Mr. Bakshi's allegory is fairly obvious from the outset, but he and his animators are convincingly professional. They have devised a melange of animation and live footage that gives their feature mystical, slightly scary and, occasionally, comic tones. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Jul 28, 2026
Produced on a limited budget at a time when animated features were still considered kid stuff, it plays like a PG version of an underground comic book made for the big screen. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Oct 3, 2022
Trippy yet fascinating piece of animation history Go to Full Review Peter Sobczynski The Spool Feb 27, 2022
Even accounting for its messiness, Wizards possesses a genuine, idiosyncratic personality. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 4, 2026 Wizards = a *3 and 1/2 star* movie! See more Stephen C @scoll1984 Jul 14, 2026 It’s really bad. The animation is cheap (many long, static shots…they were obviously running out of money), the voice work is horrendous (in one instance even leaving in a flubbed line that the voice actor started over), and the story is convoluted (suddenly the mutants are Nazis?) I can only imagine that someone might enjoy it if they saw it as a child and have that nostalgia for it. But if you’re like me, just curious about it because you saw something on YouTube…don’t waste your time. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Mar 5, 2026 Most people watch this movie because they want to know what it's all about. Let me tell you it's not what I thought it was gonna be-- and for me, that was bad. I simply didn't like it. It was boring and confusing. If it was something else, I probably would have liked it. Love the cover, but it's kind of random. It's this movie and Fritz the Cat that are Bakshi's most famous films. See more Valerie D @CookieFairie Nov 13, 2025 One of my all-time favorites! Unique, a little bloody, a good laugh here and there, and I love the 'horses'. See more Dan N @RT01421062 Aug 16, 2024 I first saw Wizards when less than 10 years old. Seen it dozens of times since then and the animation, the drawing is incredible. Disney would have never made it. I loved it and still do 46 years later. Just watch it!! See more Noe G @RT06896914 Apr 6, 2024 Wizards is amazing Ralph Bakshi film i give this film a 10/10 See more Read all reviews
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Ralph Bakshi

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Bob Holt

Avatar

Jesse Welles

Elinore

Richard Romanus

Weehawk

David Proval

Peace

Jim Connell

President

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Synopsis After the death of his mother, the evil mutant wizard Blackwolf (Steve Gravers) discovers some long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded and sage Avatar (Bob Holt), calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination -- even if it means destroying his own flesh and blood.
Director
Ralph Bakshi
Producer
Ralph Bakshi
Screenwriter
Ralph Bakshi
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG
Genre
Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 1977, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 20, 2015
Runtime
1h 20m
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