The Witches (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, The Witches is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 91 minutes. “Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?
Who’s in it. The Witches stars Mai Zetterling as Helga Eveshim, Anjelica Huston as Miss Eva Ernst, Jasen Fisher as Luke Eveshim and Rowan Atkinson as Mr Stringer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Witches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.4M at the box office.
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 The Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witches tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witches (1990)?
- In US, The Witches 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 The Witches worth watching?
- The Witches holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witches?
- The Witches stars Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson and Jane Horrocks.
- When was The Witches released?
- The Witches was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.