Sophie the Witch (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Sophie the Witch is a family film directed by Matija Milčinski, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An educationalist - a 'thief of childhood' becomes alarmed over the inappropriateness of old, fairy tale stories for children. The old book like the one about witches and monsters in her hands suddenly springs to life. Out from it escape Sophie the Witch and her companions: Black Claw, Gray Nightmare and the Red Straw Monster, as well as the water-sprite Aquiline, the shy little dwarf Tiny Peat, and the enchantress Lady Spider. They scatter among the town and woods and performed all kinds of mischief. Sophie just can't get her broom to fly, because she became too fat. The monsters, disappointed over the century in which we live, return back into the book, the witch Sophie loses her magic power and becomes 'Aunt Sophie', and Tiny Peat has changed into a black cat.
Who’s in it. Sophie the Witch stars Ljerka Belak as Crni Krempelj (voice), Vlado Kreslin as Zeleni Akvilin (voice), Svetlana Makarovič as Coprnica Zofka / Metla (voice) and Stole Aranđelović as (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sophie the Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sophie the Witch tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sophie the Witch (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sophie the Witch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sophie the Witch?
- Sophie the Witch stars Ljerka Belak, Vlado Kreslin, Svetlana Makarovič, Stole Aranđelović and Janez Bončina.
- When was Sophie the Witch released?
- Sophie the Witch was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.