Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 117 minutes. “You'll beWITCHED! You'll beDAZZLED! You'll be swept into a world of enchantment BEYOND ANYTHING BEFORE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
Who’s in it. Bedknobs and Broomsticks stars Angela Lansbury as Miss Price, David Tomlinson as Emelius, Roddy McDowall as Mr. Jelk and Sam Jaffe as Bookman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bedknobs and Broomsticks has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bedknobs and Broomsticks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bedknobs and Broomsticks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)?
- In US, Bedknobs and Broomsticks is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks worth watching?
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks stars Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe and John Ericson.
- When was Bedknobs and Broomsticks released?
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.