The Witch (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, The Witch is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Robert Eggers, running about 92 minutes. “Evil takes many forms.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
Who’s in it. The Witch stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin, Ralph Ineson as William, Kate Dickie as Katherine and Harvey Scrimshaw as Caleb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witch 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 Witch (2015)?
- In US, The Witch is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Witch worth watching?
- The Witch holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witch?
- The Witch stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw and Ellie Grainger.
- When was The Witch released?
- The Witch was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.