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I Married a Witch

1942Movie1 h 17 minNR

Romance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes95%72%

A romantic, wholesome romance movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

No man can resist her!

A 17th-century witch returns to wreak havoc in the life of a descendant of the Puritan witch hunter who burned her, but runs afoul of her father when she discovers that her mischief might have found her true love.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Charming
  • Lighthearted
  • Fantasy Elements
  • Nostalgic
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Feel-Good
  • Magical

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
René Clair
Written by
Thorne Smith, Marc Connelly, Robert Pirosh
Produced by
Preston Sturges, René Clair
Music by
Roy Webb

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Facts

October 30, 1942 · 1 h 17 min · NR

Released
October 30, 1942
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

All Witches Have Cats, Alliterative Name, Not My Driver +9

  • All Witches Have Cats
  • Alliterative Name
  • Not My Driver
  • Burn the Witch!
  • Big Eater
  • Identical Grandson
  • Elemental Powers
  • Flying Broomstick
  • Progressive Era Montage
  • What If the Baby Is Like Me
  • High-Heel–Face Turn
  • Hoist By Her Own Petard

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream I Married a Witch?"

Questions about I Married a Witch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Married a Witch?

HBO MaxCriterionTCMShout! FactoryArtiflix

In the United States, I Married a Witch streams on HBO Max, Criterion, TCM, Shout! Factory, and Artiflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is I Married a Witch worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is I Married a Witch okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is I Married a Witch good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I Married a Witch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does I Married a Witch use?

All Witches Have CatsAlliterative NameNot My DriverBurn the Witch!Big EaterIdentical GrandsonElemental PowersFlying BroomstickProgressive Era MontageWhat If the Baby Is Like MeHigh-Heel–Face TurnHoist By Her Own Petardand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including All Witches Have Cats, Alliterative Name, and Not My Driver.