I Married a Witch (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1942, I Married a Witch is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by René Clair, running about 74 minutes. “No man can resist her!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rocksford, New England, 1672. Puritan witch hunter Jonathan Wooley is cursed after burning a witch at the stake: his descendants will never find happiness in their marriages. At present, politician Wallace Wooley, who is running for state governor, is about to marry his sponsor's daughter.
Who’s in it. I Married a Witch stars Fredric March as Jonathan / Nathaniel / Samuel / Wallace Wooley, Veronica Lake as Jennifer, Robert Benchley as Dr. Dudley White and Susan Hayward as Estelle Masterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, I Married a Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Married a Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Married a Witch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Married a Witch (1942)?
- In US, I Married a Witch is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Married a Witch worth watching?
- I Married a Witch holds an audience score of 6.8 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 I Married a Witch?
- I Married a Witch stars Fredric March, Veronica Lake, Robert Benchley, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was I Married a Witch released?
- I Married a Witch was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.