The Wizard of Loneliness(1988)
Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.
The Wizard of Loneliness Synopsis
After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.
The Wizard of Loneliness (1988) is a drama film directed by Jenny Bowen, released on September 2, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Lukas Haas, Lea Thompson, Steve Hendrickson and Dylan Baker. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jenny Bowen
- Writers:
- Nancy Larson, John Nichols
- Producers:
- Thom Tyson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Bowen
- Composer:
- Michel Colombier
- Production:
- Virgin Vision, American Playhouse
- Status:
- Released
The Wizard of Loneliness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lukas Haas
as Wendall
Lea Thompson
as Sybil
- Steve Hendrickson
Steve Hendrickson
as Fred
Dylan Baker
as Duffy Kahler
- Alan Wright
Alan Wright
as Conductor
- Jeffrey Dreisbach
Jeffrey Dreisbach
as Singing Soldier
- Anne Pitoniak
Anne Pitoniak
as Cornelia
John Randolph
as Doc
Lance Guest
as John T.
- Andrea Matheson
Andrea Matheson
as Ercel
- Jeremiah Warner
Jeremiah Warner
as Tom
- Dorothy Yates
Dorothy Yates
as Dot Svenson
Key crew
Directed by Jenny Bowen, written by Nancy Larson and John Nichols, produced by Thom Tyson.
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The Wizard of Loneliness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Wizard of Loneliness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wizard of Loneliness online?
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The Wizard of Loneliness (1988) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wizard of Loneliness?
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The main cast of The Wizard of Loneliness (1988) includes Lukas Haas, Lea Thompson, Steve Hendrickson, Dylan Baker and Alan Wright. The film was directed by Jenny Bowen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wizard of Loneliness released?
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The Wizard of Loneliness was released on September 2, 1988 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Wizard of Loneliness worth watching?
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The Wizard of Loneliness (1988) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.