Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
The Witches (1990) is a fantasy, family and horror film directed by Nicolas Roeg, released on May 25, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston and Charlie Potter. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,403 ratings.
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Jasen Fisher
as Luke Eveshim
Mai Zetterling
as Helga Eveshim
Anjelica Huston
as Miss Eva Ernst
Charlie Potter
as Bruno Jenkins
Rowan Atkinson
as Mr Stringer
Bill Paterson
as Mr Jenkins
Brenda Blethyn
as Mrs Jenkins
Jane Horrocks
as Miss Irvine
Nora Connolly
as Beatrice
Rose English
as Dora
Jenny Runacre
as Elsie
Angelique Rockas
as Henrietta
Directed by Nicolas Roeg, written by Allan Scott and Roald Dahl, produced by Mark Shivas.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,403 ratings.
Young "Luke" (an enthusiastic Jasen Fisher) lives with his grandmother "Helga" (May Zetterling) after being mysteriously orphaned. His grandmother has made him worldly wise to the ways of witches, and so he is alert to the antics of "Eva" (Angelica Huston) when he and his ever-hungry new friend "Bruno" (Charlie Potter) meet in a seaside hotel. Overhearing her evil grand design as she addresses a convention of hags…
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The main cast of The Witches (1990) includes Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston, Charlie Potter and Rowan Atkinson. The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Witches was released on May 25, 1990 and runs for 1h 31m.
The Witches (1990) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,403 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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