The Witches and the Grinnygog
1983, English. Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones falls into the possession of a mother who takes the stone man back to her family. Soon after, four strangers show up in the village and the Sogood & Firkettle children seem to be the only ones who question the mysterious things that begin to happen. This film was originally broadcast across six 25 minute episodes with a total runtime of 150 minutes. A few years later, the US cable network Nickelodeon edited the miniseries into a 2 hour (including commercials) movie block. This 2 hour edited version was shown throughout the 1980s on US television.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Diarmuid LawrenceDirector
- Giles HarperColin Sogood
- Heidi MayoNan Sogood
- Adam WoodyattDave Firkettle
- Zoe LoftinEssie Firkettle
- Paul CurtisJimmy Firkettle
- Anna WingEdie Possett
- Sheila GrantMrs. Ems
- Patricia HayesMiss Bendybones
- Olu JacobsMr. Twebele Alabaster
- John BarrardMr. Adam
- Robert SwannReverend Anthony Sogood
- Jane WoodMrs. Firkettle
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Roy Russell
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What The Witches and the Grinnygog is based on
The Witches and the Grinnygog is adapted from a young adult novel.
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The Witches and the Grinnygog runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
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The Witches and the Grinnygog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Witches and the Grinnygog?
If you liked The Witches and the Grinnygog, try The Good Witch's Wonder, FairyTale: A True Story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Who directed The Witches and the Grinnygog?
The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence and stars Giles Harper, Heidi Mayo, Adam Woodyatt.
What is The Witches and the Grinnygog based on?
The Witches and the Grinnygog is adapted from a young adult novel.