The Witches (1990)
The Witches is a 1990 fantasy movie directed by Nicolas Roeg, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling and Anjelica Huston.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Witches about?
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.
When was The Witches released?
The Witches was released on 25 May 1990.
How long is The Witches?
The Witches runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Witches?
The Witches was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Where can I watch The Witches?
The Witches is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Witches
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jasen Fisher as Luke Eveshim
- Mai Zetterling as Helga Eveshim
- Anjelica Huston as Miss Eva Ernst
- Charlie Potter as Bruno Jenkins
- Rowan Atkinson as Mr Stringer
- Bill Paterson as Mr Jenkins
- Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Jenkins
- Jane Horrocks as Miss Irvine
- Nora Connolly as Beatrice
- Rose English as Dora
- Jenny Runacre as Elsie
- Angelique Rockas as Henrietta
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