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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

2013Movie1 h 28 minR

Horror
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic235.7Rotten Tomatoes17%53%

A brutally violent, thrilling fantasy movie about fantasy.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, big ideas or romance.

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Story

Revenge is sweeter than candy.

After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel and Gretel have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell-bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches... their past.

Feels like

  • Gritty Fairy Tale Retelling
  • High-Octane Action Fantasy
  • Stylized Violence
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • Dark Comedy Elements
  • CGI-Heavy Spectacle
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Mythological Horror
  • Popcorn Entertainment

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Tommy Wirkola
Written by
Tommy Wirkola
Produced by
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Beau Flynn
Music by
Atli Örvarsson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 17, 2013 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
January 17, 2013
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$226 million
Available in
113 countries

Tropes

It's All About Me, Spellbook, Death of a Child +9

  • It's All About Me
  • Spellbook
  • Death of a Child
  • Gatling Good
  • Eye Scream
  • Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene
  • Hot Witch
  • Seen It All
  • Badass Normal
  • Villain Ball
  • Lightning Bruiser
  • White Magic

12 of 182 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?"

Questions about Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?

Paramount+PhiloAMC+BBC AmericaTubi TV

In the United States, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters streams on Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, and BBC America, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 23). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (20).

Will Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 6.

Is Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$226 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $226 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters use?

It's All About MeSpellbookDeath of a ChildGatling GoodEye ScreamAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneHot WitchSeen It AllBadass NormalVillain BallLightning BruiserWhite Magicand 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 tropes for it, including It's All About Me, Spellbook, and Death of a Child.