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The Witch of the West Is Dead

2008Movie1 h 55 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A 13-year-old girl named Mai refuses to go to school due to her asthma. Her parents send her to to stay with her British grandmother in the countryside. Thinking her grandmother is a witch, Mai asks for witch lessons. Her grandmother plays along, but instead ends up teaching Mai lessons which help her become more responsible and enjoy the simple aspects of life.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Shunichi Nagasaki
Written by
Kaori Mizushima, Shunichi Nagasaki, Kaho Nashiki
Produced by
Tsutomu Sakurai, Masayuki Tanishima, Yasushi Tsuge
Music by
Aoi Teshima, Shin Yasui, Yutaka Tsurumaki

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Facts

June 21, 2008 · 1 h 55 min · Drama

Released
June 21, 2008
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Witch of the West Is Dead?"

Questions about The Witch of the West Is Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Witch of the West Is Dead?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Witch of the West Is Dead worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Witch of the West Is Dead okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Witch of the West Is Dead plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Witch of the West Is Dead in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.