Roald Dahl's The Witches 2020
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatIn late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Grand High Witch
as Grandma
as Mr Stringer
as Hero Boy
as Older Hero (voice)
as Bruno Jenkins
as Daisy / Mary (voice)
as Mr Jenkins
as Mrs Jenkins
as Reginald
Director:
Writer:
Robert Zemeckis, Roald Dahl, Kenya Barris, Guillermo del Toro
Stars:
Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Jahzir Bruno, Chris Rock, Codie-Lei Eastick, Kristin Chenoweth, Charles Edwards, Morgana Robinson, Brian Bovell,
Genres:
Comedy,Fantasy,Family,Horror
Release Date:
2020 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 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
Roald Dahl's The Witches
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Grand High Witch
as Grandma
as Mr Stringer
as Hero Boy
as Older Hero (voice)
as Bruno Jenkins
as Daisy / Mary (voice)
as Mr Jenkins
as Mrs Jenkins
as Reginald
as Zelda
as Consuella
as Esmerelda
as Esmeralda
as Samantha
as Saoirse
as Lana
as Jesup
as Raymond
as Maitre'D - Luther
as Sous Chef
as Chef
as Witch
as Witch
as Witch
as Alice's Mum
as Alice's Dad
as Grandma's Mother
as Young Grandma
as Basketball Kid
as Chambermaid
as Chief Doorman
as Officer Perry
as Bellman
as Waiter
as Witch
as Shop Customer (uncredited)
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