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Roald Dahl's The Witches

2020·Movie
1h 44min·PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Witches are real!

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Roald Dahl's The Witches

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roald Dahl's The Witches legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Roald Dahl's The Witches worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roald Dahl's The Witches rated?

PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Roald Dahl's The Witches?

1 h 44 min

Roald Dahl's The Witches runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Roald Dahl's The Witches based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Roald Dahl's The Witches?

Critics49
Audiences44

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 44 out of 100, so both groups see Roald Dahl's The Witches much the same way.

What language is Roald Dahl's The Witches in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Mexico, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Roald Dahl's The Witches?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Roald Dahl's The Witches in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.