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Halloweentown

1998·Movie
1h 24min·G
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Monsters, goblins, ghosts, and vampires, and gnomes, and skeletons.

On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.
Family-Friendly FantasyMagical Coming-of-AgeNostalgic CharmLighthearted AdventureHalloween ThemedWitches and MagicWorld of WonderFeel-Good Story

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Where can I stream Halloweentown legally?

Halloweentown is included with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV, and DisneyNOW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Halloweentown worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Halloweentown rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Halloweentown?

1 h 24 min

Halloweentown runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Halloweentown?

Critics83
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Halloweentown higher (83) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Halloweentown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Halloweentown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Halloweentown in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Halloweentown use?

Our Ghosts Are DifferentNot Good with RejectionEye of NewtThe Power of FamilyInternal RevealBut Now I Must GoShout-OutBig "NO!"Obliviously SuperpoweredArc WordsHalloween Enthusiast13 Is Unluckyand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Halloweentown, including Our Ghosts Are Different, Not Good with Rejection, Eye of Newt.