Earwig and the Witch
2021, Japanese. Directed by Goro Miyazaki.
Enter a world of magic and music
A headstrong orphan discovers a world of spells and potions while living with a selfish witch.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Earwig and the Witch
Earwig and the Witch is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India.
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Netflix KidsAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 February 2021
- Original title
- アーヤと魔女
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keiko Niwa, Emi Gunji
- Box office
- $843K
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What Earwig and the Witch is based on
Earwig and the Witch is based on Earwig and the Witch, a 2011 novel by Diana Wynne Jones.
Novel · 2011
Earwig and the Witch
By Diana Wynne Jones
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Earwig and the Witch: quick answers
Is Earwig and the Witch worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 321 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Earwig and the Witch?
Earwig and the Witch runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Earwig and the Witch have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Earwig and the Witch. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Earwig and the Witch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Earwig and the Witch is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Earwig and the Witch on?
Earwig and the Witch is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Earwig and the Witch?
If you liked Earwig and the Witch, try The Twits, Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure, The Boxtrolls.
Who directed Earwig and the Witch?
Earwig and the Witch (2021) was directed by Goro Miyazaki and stars Kokoro Hirasawa, Shinobu Terajima, Gaku Hamada.
What is Earwig and the Witch based on?
Earwig and the Witch is based on Earwig and the Witch, a 2011 novel by Diana Wynne Jones.