Witchfinder General (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Witchfinder General is a drama, horror and history film directed by Michael Reeves, running about 87 minutes. “He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.
Who’s in it. Witchfinder General stars Vincent Price as Matthew Hopkins, Ian Ogilvy as Richard Marshall, Rupert Davies as John Lowes and Hilary Dwyer as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Witchfinder General has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Witchfinder General page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witchfinder General tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witchfinder General (1968)?
- In US, Witchfinder General is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Witchfinder General worth watching?
- Witchfinder General holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Witchfinder General?
- Witchfinder General stars Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Hilary Dwyer and Robert Russell.
- When was Witchfinder General released?
- Witchfinder General was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.