Movies like The Wizard

The Goonies features a group of kids embarking on a treasure-hunting adventure. Its emphasis on camaraderie, young heroes, and a perilous quest aligns closely with the journey in The Wizard.

Big is a story about a boy who becomes an adult overnight and, along the way, navigates the corporate world of toy-making. While more of a comedy, it carries a similar theme of a child navigating an adult-oriented challenge, akin to how the children in The Wizard take on the world of competitive gaming.

WarGames features a tech-savvy teenager embarking on high-stakes adventure involving computers, much like The Wizard's plot revolves around video games. It taps into similar themes of youth, technology, and competition.

Tron involves video games as a central part of its story, depicting a man who gets sucked into a game world. This connection to the digital realm and the inherent struggles within it will resonate with those who enjoy the gaming backdrop of The Wizard.

Flight of the Navigator is about a young boy who goes on an unexpected journey, much like the three main characters do in The Wizard. It appeals to the same sense of adventure and discovery in a story that combines coming-of-age elements and science fiction.

In The Last Starfighter, a teenager's skill at a video game leads to an intergalactic adventure. Fans of The Wizard, which also focuses on gaming prowess leading to a unique journey, will likely appreciate this blend of sci-fi and arcade action.

Explorers tells the story of young boys who build a spaceship and venture into space. Like The Wizard, it's a film that cherishes the innocence and imagination of its young protagonists as they go on an unexpected and life-changing adventure.

Cloak & Dagger is another '80s film where a young protagonist is caught up in a dangerous real-world scenario that intersects with video games, similar to the way The Wizard's video game tournament becomes the focal point of the characters' adventure.