The Worst Witch(1986)
Things never go right for Mildred Hubble...
The Worst Witch Synopsis
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
The Worst Witch (1986) is a tv movie, family, comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Robert Young, released on October 22, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry and Fairuza Balk. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Young
- Writers:
- Jill Murphy, Don Black, Mary Pleshette Willis
- Producers:
- Colin Shindler
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Hollands
- Composer:
- Charles Strouse
- Production:
- ITV Central
- Status:
- Released
The Worst Witch (1986) Trailer
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The Worst Witch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Diana Rigg
as Constance Hardbroom
Charlotte Rae
as Miss Cackle / Agatha
Tim Curry
as The Grand Wizard
Fairuza Balk
as Mildred Hubble
Sabina Franklyn
as Miss Spellbinder
- Su Elliot
Su Elliot
as Delilah
- Danielle Batchelor
Danielle Batchelor
as Maud Warlock
- Anna Kipling
Anna Kipling
as Ethel Hallow
- Kate Buckley
Kate Buckley
as Donna
- Leila Marr
Leila Marr
as Pixie Brown
Liz May Brice
as Zoe Chant-Vestry
- Katrina Heath
Katrina Heath
as Sophie Hattrick
Key crew
Directed by Robert Young, written by Jill Murphy, Don Black and Mary Pleshette Willis, produced by Colin Shindler.
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The Worst Witch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Worst Witch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Worst Witch online?
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Who stars in The Worst Witch?
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The main cast of The Worst Witch (1986) includes Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry, Fairuza Balk and Sabina Franklyn. The film was directed by Robert Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Worst Witch released?
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The Worst Witch was released on October 22, 1986 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Worst Witch worth watching?
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The Worst Witch (1986) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Worst Witch?
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Yes. The official The Worst Witch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.