Room on the Broom (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Room on the Broom is a family and animation film directed by Max Lang, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
Who’s in it. Room on the Broom stars Gillian Anderson as Witch (voice), Timothy Spall as Dragon (voice), Sally Hawkins as Bird (voice) and Rob Brydon as Cat (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Room on the Broom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Room on the Broom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Room on the Broom tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Room on the Broom (2012)?
- In US, Room on the Broom is available to 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 Room on the Broom worth watching?
- Room on the Broom holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Room on the Broom?
- Room on the Broom stars Gillian Anderson, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon and Martin Clunes.
- When was Room on the Broom released?
- Room on the Broom was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.