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The Witches (1990)

โ€œSaving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,427 votes 1h 31m pg ComedyFantasyHorrorFamily

#23 of 69 films from 1990 #845 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nicolas Roeg ยท Written by Roald Dahl, Allan Scott

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jasen Fisheras Luke Eveshim
Mai Zetterlingas Helga Eveshim
Anjelica Hustonas Miss Eva Ernst
Charlie Potteras Bruno Jenkins
Rowan Atkinsonas Mr Stringer
Bill Patersonas Mr Jenkins
Brenda Blethynas Mrs Jenkins
Jane Horrocksas Miss Irvine
Nora Connollyas Beatrice
Rose Englishas Dora
Jenny Runacreas Elsie
Angelique Rockasas Henrietta
Rosamund Greenwoodas Janice
Sukie Smithas Marlene

Facts

Release dateMay 25, 1990
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$15,363,748 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0100944

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Questions

How long is The Witches?
The Witches runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is The Witches worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,427 votes, which places it #23 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 68%) and #845 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Witches?
The Witches was directed by Nicolas Roeg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Don't Look Now (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976).
Who stars in The Witches?
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; Bill Paterson as Mr Jenkins.
What is The Witches rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Witches?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/45925.

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