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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Family vacations can be tricky.

20097.31h 34m

Overview

A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy.

Directed by Lev L. Spiro
Written by Dan Berendsen
Produced by Kevin Lafferty
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Top Cast

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

Alex Russo

David Henrie

David Henrie

Justin Russo

Jake T. Austin

Jake T. Austin

Max Russo

Maria Canals-Barrera

Maria Canals-Barrera

Theresa Russo

David DeLuise

David DeLuise

Jerry Russo

Steve Valentine

Steve Valentine

Archie

Jennifer Alden

Jennifer Alden

Giselle

Xavier Torres

Xavier Torres

Javier

Jennifer Stone

Jennifer Stone

Harper Finkle

Jazmin Caratini

Jazmin Caratini

Bartender

Themes & Keywords

islandsibling relationshipmagicforeign languagefamily vacationfamily holidayparentswizardtroublechanging the past or future

About Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie is a family, tv movie, adventure, comedy, fantasy, action, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of island, sibling relationship, magic, foreign language, family vacation, family holiday. Directed by Lev L. Spiro, it stars Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin. A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy.

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