Heath Ledger’s Favorite Movie Wasn’t A Dark Drama ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

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Before his tragic death in 2008, Heath Ledger made a lasting impression on the film industry. Ledger’s career was full of daring decisions and unadulterated emotional depth, including an Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight and other prominent features in movies like Brokeback Mountain and 10 Things I Hate About You. However, not many would know that Ledger revealed his favorite movie before his passing, which is none other than The Wizard of Oz.

Heath Ledger on his favorite film, The Wizard of Oz

In an interview for Cindy Pearlman’s book You Gotta See This, as retrieved via Far Out, Ledger was asked to name the film that held a special place in his heart. Without hesitation, he said, The Wizard of Oz. “I have to say The Wizard of Oz. I saw it about ten times when I was little,” he shared. Even though across his career, Ledger delivered some of the most intense roles, his favorite movie pick seemed opposite and cheerful.

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Growing up in a household where his parents were cautious about what he watched, The Wizard of Oz was one of the few movies he was allowed to see, and it left a lasting impression. “I just love the magic of it,” Ledger said, capturing in one line how much he enjoyed the film.