Bell, Book and Candle (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, Bell, Book and Candle is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Richard Quine, running about 106 minutes. “Getting here is half the fun...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead... only to fall in love with him for real.
Who’s in it. Bell, Book and Candle stars Kim Novak as Gillian Holroyd, James Stewart as Shep Henderson, Jack Lemmon as Nicky Holroyd and Ernie Kovacs as Sidney Redlitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bell, Book and Candle 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 Bell, Book and Candle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bell, Book and Candle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bell, Book and Candle (1958)?
- In US, Bell, Book and Candle 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 Bell, Book and Candle worth watching?
- Bell, Book and Candle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bell, Book and Candle?
- Bell, Book and Candle stars Kim Novak, James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs and Hermione Gingold.
- When was Bell, Book and Candle released?
- Bell, Book and Candle was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.