Witch Hunt (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1999, Witch Hunt is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Scott Hartford-Davis, running about 90 minutes. “Based on the true case of a young girl's abduction by her grandparents in Victoria, this tele-movie stars Cameron Daddo as the father desperate to get his daughter back and Jacqueline Bisset ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An infant girl named Hannah is abducted by her grandmother Barbara Thomas. Hannah's father David Overton, convinced that Barbara is the head of a coven of witches, inaugurates a desperate nationwide search for his missing daughter. However, David may have a sinister agenda of his own, as indicated by the fact that his wife recently died under mysterious circumstances.
Who’s in it. Witch Hunt stars Jacqueline Bisset as Barbara Thomas, Alexandra Schepisi as Linda Thomas, Cameron Daddo as David Overton and Jerome Ehlers as Detective Jack Maitland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Witch Hunt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Witch Hunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Witch Hunt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Witch Hunt (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Witch Hunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Witch Hunt worth watching?
- Witch Hunt holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Witch Hunt?
- Witch Hunt stars Jacqueline Bisset, Alexandra Schepisi, Cameron Daddo, Jerome Ehlers and Suzi Dougherty.
- When was Witch Hunt released?
- Witch Hunt was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.