The Witches
1990, English. Directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!
While 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,443 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Jasen FisherLuke Eveshim
- Mai ZetterlingHelga Eveshim
- Anjelica HustonMiss Eva Ernst
- Charlie PotterBruno Jenkins
- Rowan AtkinsonMr Stringer
- Bill PatersonMr Jenkins
- Brenda BlethynMrs Jenkins
- Jane HorrocksMiss Irvine
- Nora ConnollyBeatrice
- Rose EnglishDora
- Jenny RunacreElsie
- Angelique RockasHenrietta
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1990
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Allan Scott
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $15M
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What The Witches is based on
The Witches is based on The Witches, a 1983 novel by Roald Dahl.
Novel · 1983
The Witches
By Roald Dahl
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The Witches: quick answers
Is The Witches worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,443 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Witches?
The Witches runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Witches have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Witches. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Witches parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Witches is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Witches on?
The Witches isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Witches?
If you liked The Witches, try Mostly Ghostly 3: One Night in Doom House, Nightbooks, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.
Who directed The Witches?
The Witches (1990) was directed by Nicolas Roeg and stars Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston.
What is The Witches based on?
The Witches is based on The Witches, a 1983 novel by Roald Dahl.