The Witches (1990)
Movie 1h 31m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: scare me, blow my mind, family night
Released in 1990, The Witches is a family, fantasy and horror movie. It is directed by Nicolas Roeg. The cast includes Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks and Rowan Atkinson. The running time is 1h 31m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?
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Cast & crew
- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Brenda Blethynas Mrs Jenkins
- Jane Horrocksas Miss Irvine
- Rowan Atkinsonas Mr Stringer
- Anjelica Hustonas Miss Eva Ernst
- Bill Patersonas Mr Jenkins
- Jasen Fisheras Luke Eveshim
- Mai Zetterlingas Helga Eveshim
- Charlie Potteras Bruno Jenkins
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Questions about The Witches
- What genre is The Witches?
- The Witches is categorised as Family, Fantasy, Horror.
- Who stars in The Witches?
- Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Rowan Atkinson, Anjelica Huston, Bill Paterson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Witches?
- Nicolas Roeg directed The Witches.
- How long is The Witches?
- The Witches runs for 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- Is The Witches worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Witches?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
