The Witches

"Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!"

Aug 24 1990 PG 1h 31m
Adventure, Comedy, Family

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?

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Plot

A recently orphaned young boy is taken to a seaside hotel in England by his grandmother, who is recuperating after an illness.. Also staying at their hotel is a group of witches who have gathered to prepare a plot to rid England of all children.

Written by

Roald Dahl, Allan Scott

Directed by

Nicolas Roeg

Cast

Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, The Jim Henson Company, Lorimar Film Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 8 nominations total

Trailers
The Witches (1990) Official Trailer #1 - Anjelica Huston Family Horror Movie
Trailer HD | The Witches | Warner Archive
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Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
78
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