
The Witches
1990, Fantasy/Adventure, 1h 31m
44 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
With a deliciously wicked performance from Angelica Huston and imaginative puppetry by Jim Henson's creature shop, Nicolas Roeg's dark and witty movie captures the spirit of Roald Dahl's writing like few other adaptations. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga (Mai Zetterling), young Luke (Jasen Fisher) inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) reveals a plan to turn all children into mice through a magical formula. When they find that Luke has overheard, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and the hotel manager, Mr. Stringer (Rowan Atkinson), Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
Cast & Crew
Anjelica Huston
Miss Eva Ernst, Grand High Witch
Miss Eva Ernst, Grand High Witch
Mai Zetterling
Helga
Helga
Jasen Fisher
Luke
Luke
Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Stringer
Mr. Stringer
Bill Paterson
Mr. Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Brenda Blethyn
Mrs. Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkins
Critic Reviews for The Witches
Audience Reviews for The Witches
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Oct 26, 2020Despite the changed ending this remains one the most faithful Dahl adaptations in tone and execution. Those terrific make-up effects still hold up.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Jun 03, 2016This is the kind of kid's movie we need to start making again moving forward.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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May 13, 2016I don't understand the high rating most reviewers give this movie. It is a very simple story - witches are bad and kill little children - some kid is smart/lucky enough to kill witches.Red L Super Reviewer
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Jan 17, 2013Anjelica Huston makes the perfect witch and has played it again..and again...and again..and she is delightful. She really brings the menace here and you kind of hope that all the kiddies are turned into mice but alas tis not to be.John B Super Reviewer
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