The Witches(1990)
“Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!”
Overview
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.
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Studio
Lorimar Film Entertainment
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$15M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Lorimar Film Entertainment • Jim Henson Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Witches?▼
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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.
Who directed The Witches?▼
The Witches was directed by Nicolas Roeg and released in 1990. It is a fantasy, family, horror film.
How long is The Witches?▼
The Witches has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Witches?▼
The cast of The Witches includes 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 and more.
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