The Worst Witch
1986, English. Directed by Robert Young.
Things never go right for Mildred Hubble...
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Robert YoungDirector
- Diana RiggConstance Hardbroom
- Charlotte RaeMiss Cackle / Agatha
- Tim CurryThe Grand Wizard
- Fairuza BalkMildred Hubble
- Sabina FranklynMiss Spellbinder
- Su ElliotDelilah
- Danielle BatchelorMaud Warlock
- Anna KiplingEthel Hallow
- Kate BuckleyDonna
- Leila MarrPixie Brown
- Liz May BriceZoe Chant-Vestry
- Katrina HeathSophie Hattrick
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mary Pleshette Willis
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What The Worst Witch is based on
The Worst Witch is based on The Worst Witch, a 1974 novel series by Jill Murphy.
Novel series · 1974
The Worst Witch
By Jill Murphy
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The Worst Witch runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Worst Witch isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Worst Witch?
If you liked The Worst Witch, try Casper Meets Wendy, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire.
Who directed The Worst Witch?
The Worst Witch (1986) was directed by Robert Young and stars Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry.
What is The Worst Witch based on?
The Worst Witch is based on The Worst Witch, a 1974 novel series by Jill Murphy.