Young Jack and the Witch (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1967, Young Jack and the Witch is an animation film directed by Taiji Yabushita, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack is a boy who lives with his animal friends Barnaby Bear, Dinah Dog, Squeeker Mouse and Phineas Fox. He's challenged to a race with Allegra, who turns out to be a witch. She takes Jack to the queen witch, Auriana. She plans on turning all her slaves into evil harpies.
Who’s in it. Young Jack and the Witch stars Meiko Nakamura as Young Jack / Kiki (voices), Chiharu Kuri as Kiki's brother (voice), Kazuo Kumakura as Little Bear (voice) and Hiroshi Ohtake as Fox (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Young Jack and the Witch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Jack and the Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Jack and the Witch tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Jack and the Witch (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Jack and the Witch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Jack and the Witch worth watching?
- Young Jack and the Witch holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Jack and the Witch?
- Young Jack and the Witch stars Meiko Nakamura, Chiharu Kuri, Kazuo Kumakura, Hiroshi Ohtake and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.