Little Witches (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1996, Little Witches is a drama and horror film directed by Jane Simpson, running about 90 minutes. “Forgive me Father. For I am Sin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six misfit schoolgirls at an all-girl Catholic high school, left alone at the school for Easter week, get mixed up with the occult and witchcraft after an old Satanic temple is found underneath the church where they attend as well as an old book of black magic spells for conjuring up an ancient demon from the pits of Hell. Janie, the most characteristic and cruelest of the girls, takes charge of the group and plots to resurrect the demon using a series of black arts spells, while one innocent girl, Faith, has a change of heart and tries to stop them from completing their spell which also includes a human sacrifice.
Who’s in it. Little Witches stars Mimi Rose as Faith Ferguson (as Mimi Reichmeister), Sheeri Rappaport as Jamie, Jennifer Rubin as Sister Sherilyn and Jack Nance as Father Michae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Little Witches has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Witches tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Witches (1996)?
- In US, Little Witches is available to stream on YouTube TV, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Witches worth watching?
- Little Witches holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Witches?
- Little Witches stars Mimi Rose, Sheeri Rappaport, Jennifer Rubin, Jack Nance and Zelda Rubinstein.
- When was Little Witches released?
- Little Witches was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.