Faith, Hope and Witchcraft (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1960, Faith, Hope and Witchcraft is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Erik Balling, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. In the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Troldø lives a single farming family. The grandmother Gunhild is the only woman on the island and her son Enok is unable to find a wife. Gunhild's advanced age causes her to worry for the future of the family. So she initiates a plan to get Enok married, a plan that is put into action when the young Eva becomes stranded on the island. But the community must be shaken by several dramatic events before Gunhild can breathe a sigh of relief.

Who’s in it. Faith, Hope and Witchcraft stars Bodil Ipsen as Grandma Gundhild, Gunnar Lauring as Jonas, Louis Miehe-Renard as Enok and Peter Malberg as Peter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Faith, Hope and Witchcraft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faith, Hope and Witchcraft page.

If you liked it. Fans of Faith, Hope and Witchcraft tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Faith, Hope and Witchcraft (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faith, Hope and Witchcraft change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Faith, Hope and Witchcraft worth watching?
Faith, Hope and Witchcraft holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Faith, Hope and Witchcraft?
Faith, Hope and Witchcraft stars Bodil Ipsen, Gunnar Lauring, Louis Miehe-Renard, Peter Malberg and Poul Reichhardt.
When was Faith, Hope and Witchcraft released?
Faith, Hope and Witchcraft was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.