The Watcher in the Woods
“It was just an innocent game until a young girl vanished...for thirty years.”
After an American family moves to an old country manor in rural England, one of the daughters is tormented by the spirit of the owner's long lost daughter, who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago during a solar eclipse.
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Where is The Watcher in the Woods streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods is a 1980 English-language fantasy, horror and thriller film directed by John Hough and Vincent McEveety. The cast is led by Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings.
The Watcher in the Woods was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 17, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Hough, Vincent McEveety
- Writers
- Brian Clemens, Harry Spalding, Rosemary Anne Sisson
- Release date
- April 17, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Watcher in the Woods cast & crew
The Watcher in the Woods was directed by John Hough and Vincent McEveety and written by Brian Clemens, Harry Spalding, and Rosemary Anne Sisson.
The cast features Bette Davis as Mrs. Aylwood, Lynn-Holly Johnson as Jan Curtis, Kyle Richards as Ellie Curtis, Carroll Baker as Helen Curtis, David McCallum as Paul Curtis, and Benedict Taylor as Mike Fleming.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ron Miller.
Is The Watcher in the Woods worth watching?
The Watcher in the Woods holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 154 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, horror, and thriller, The Watcher in the Woods is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Watcher in the Woods
Bette Davis
Mrs. Aylwood
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Jan Curtis
Kyle Richards
Ellie Curtis
Carroll Baker
Helen Curtis
David McCallum
Paul Curtis
Benedict Taylor
Mike Fleming
Frances Cuka
Mary Fleming
Richard Pasco
Tom Colley
Ian Bannen
John Keller
Katharine Levy
Karen Aylwood
Eleanor Summerfield
Mrs. Thayer
Georgina Hale
Young Mrs. Aylwood
The Watcher in the Woods — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Watcher in the Woods in United States?
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▸What language is The Watcher in the Woods in?
The Watcher in the Woods is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is The Watcher in the Woods rated?
The Watcher in the Woods is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 154 ratings.
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