The Witches
“Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!”
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
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Where is The Witches streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Witches
The Witches is a 1990 English-language fantasy, family and horror film directed by Nicolas Roeg. The cast is led by Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Witches was produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment, Jim Henson Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 25, 1990, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writers
- Allan Scott
- Release date
- May 25, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Lorimar Film Entertainment, Jim Henson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Witches cast & crew
The Witches was directed by Nicolas Roeg and written by Allan Scott.
The cast features Jasen Fisher as Luke Eveshim, Mai Zetterling as Helga Eveshim, Anjelica Huston as Miss Eva Ernst, Charlie Potter as Bruno Jenkins, Rowan Atkinson as Mr Stringer, and Bill Paterson as Mr Jenkins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Myers, cinematography is by Harvey Harrison, and it was produced by Jim Henson and Mark Shivas.
Is The Witches worth watching?
The Witches holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,372 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, family, and horror, The Witches is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Witches
The Witches isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Witches
Jasen Fisher
Luke Eveshim
Mai Zetterling
Helga Eveshim
Anjelica Huston
Miss Eva Ernst
Charlie Potter
Bruno Jenkins
Rowan Atkinson
Mr Stringer
Bill Paterson
Mr Jenkins
Brenda Blethyn
Mrs Jenkins
Jane Horrocks
Miss Irvine
Nora Connolly
Beatrice
Rose English
Dora
Jenny Runacre
Elsie
Angelique Rockas
Henrietta
The Witches — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Witches in United States?
The Witches is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Witches in?
The Witches is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Witches?
The Witches runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Witches rated?
The Witches is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,372 ratings.
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