Ol' Witch (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Ol' Witch is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Günter Meyer, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Eight year old Paul and his mother just moved to a skyscraper. After an embarrassing encounter with Anna, Paul meets her in the elevator. Anna makes fun of him and they start to quarrel. They can't arrange about going up or down. The elevator suddenly drops and carries them deep down into the realms of a wicked witch. The witch is out for their youth, since her own time is running out. Their only chance against her is for once to help together. They meet a blind horse, a clock without clock hand and a knight without courage helping them on their journey.
Who’s in it. Ol' Witch stars Tobias Gottschlich as Paul, Anne Szarvasy as Anna, Hajo Müller as Ritter Friedhelm and Ulrike Hanke-Haensch as Frau Wolle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ol' Witch has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ol' Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ol' Witch tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ol' Witch (1991)?
- In US, Ol' Witch is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ol' Witch worth watching?
- Ol' Witch holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ol' Witch?
- Ol' Witch stars Tobias Gottschlich, Anne Szarvasy, Hajo Müller, Ulrike Hanke-Haensch and Anne-Else Paetzold.
- When was Ol' Witch released?
- Ol' Witch was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.