The Witches 1990
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56 Reviews
59%
Gummy
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SplatWhile staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Luke Eveshim
as Helga Eveshim
as Miss Eva Ernst
as Bruno Jenkins
as Mr Stringer
as Mr Jenkins
as Mrs Jenkins
as Miss Irvine
as Beatrice
as Dora
Director:
Writer:
Allan Scott, Roald Dahl
Stars:
Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston, Charlie Potter, Rowan Atkinson, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Nora Connolly, Rose English,
Genres:
Fantasy,Family,Horror
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Witches
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AS
RD
Cast
as Luke Eveshim
as Helga Eveshim
as Miss Eva Ernst
as Bruno Jenkins
as Mr Stringer
as Mr Jenkins
as Mrs Jenkins
as Miss Irvine
as Beatrice
as Dora
as Elsie
as Henrietta
as Janice
as Marlene
as Millie
as Nicola
as Luke's Father
as Luke's Mother
as Erica's Father
as Erica's Mother
as Erica
as Head Chef
as Witch Chef
as Lady #1
as Lady #2
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Norwegian Witch
as Doctor
as Elderly Waiter
as Waitress
as Woman in Black
as Child Helga
as Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
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