The Juniper Tree (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, The Juniper Tree is a fantasy and drama film directed by Nietzchka Keene, running about 78 minutes. “A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Margit and her older sister Katla flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter with Johan and his resentful young son, Jonas, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery.
Who’s in it. The Juniper Tree stars Björk as Margit, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla, Valdimar Örn Flygenring as Johann and Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Juniper Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Metrograph and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Juniper Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Juniper Tree 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 The Juniper Tree (1990)?
- In US, The Juniper Tree is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Metrograph and Eternal Family, 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 The Juniper Tree worth watching?
- The Juniper Tree holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Juniper Tree?
- The Juniper Tree stars Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring, Guðrún Gísladóttir and Geirlaug Sunna Þormar.
- When was The Juniper Tree released?
- The Juniper Tree was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.