Wicked Stepmother (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1989, Wicked Stepmother is a comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 90 minutes. “Which Witch is which?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother/daughter pair of witches descend on a yuppie family's home and cause havoc, one at a time since they share one body & the other must live in a cat the rest of the time. Now it's up to the family's mother, a private detective, and a suspended police officer to try and stop the witches.
Who’s in it. Wicked Stepmother stars Bette Davis as Miranda Pierpoint, Barbara Carrera as Priscilla, Colleen Camp as Jenny Fisher and Lionel Stander as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Wicked Stepmother has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wicked Stepmother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wicked Stepmother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wicked Stepmother (1989)?
- In US, Wicked Stepmother is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wicked Stepmother worth watching?
- Wicked Stepmother holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wicked Stepmother?
- Wicked Stepmother stars Bette Davis, Barbara Carrera, Colleen Camp, Lionel Stander and David Rasche.
- When was Wicked Stepmother released?
- Wicked Stepmother was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.