Release dateSeptember 2, 1988 (1988-09-02) Based onThe Wizard of Loneliness
by John Nichols WriterJenny Bowen, Nancy Larson, John Nichols (novel) CastLukas Haas (Wendall), Lea Thompson (Sybil), Steve Hendrickson (Fred), Dylan Baker (Duffy Kahler) Similar moviesRed Sky at Morning (1971) TaglineSometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.
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The Wizard of Loneliness is a 1988 American drama film based on the 1966 book of the same name by John Nichols. It is notable for being the first film that David Moscow was cast in.
Young Wendall Oler is sent to live with his Aunt Sybil and Uncle John when his father is called on to fight in World War II. Lonely and unhappy, Wendall harbors the delusion that he possesses amazing powers and becomes involved in some family secrets.