The Witches details

The Witches
Format: PG DVD
Starring: Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Bill Paterson, Rowan Atkinson, Anjelica Huston
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Genres: Children - Disney, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Fantasy - General
Studio: WARNER HOME VIDEO
Collections: Best of HD, Easter Eggstravaganza!, Family Faves, For Kids
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The Witches
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Run time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Rental release: 17 Oct 2005
Main languages: English
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  • The Witches (Roald Dahl)

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By a customer from Bromsgrove, England , 14 Nov 2005

    [Highly rated reviewer]

    My daughter has the Roald Dahl book collection, so when this film arrived through the door, she was intrigued to see if it was similar to the book, she said it was and thought the film was brilliant. She hardly said a word all through it, she was just transfixed to the television. A little dark, but very entertaining.
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  • A superior Roald Dahl adaptation

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By Gwasgray (4 reviews) , 22 Mar 2013

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    Great puppetry, great makeup, a very good adaptation of a Roald Dahl story. Getting Nicholas Roeg as director was quite a coup It's been a good 20 years since I read the book so I can't remember that much, but I think the film stays pretty faithful to it. Some bits would definitely scare the bejesus out of a lot of kids below a certain age (can't remember my reaction when I first caught it on TV as a child) Only slight niggle is they changed the ending to a happier one than in the original story (where the boy just stays as a mouse) the studio probably made them do it.
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  • wonderfull, awesome

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By GAVIN-SAIHAJ (5 reviews) , 17 Mar 2013
    wonderful movie to watch with kids, my eldest son suggested watching this movie and i and my little son really enjoyed it, recommend it for family fun
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  • A wee bit to scary

    Rated - 3.5 stars  
    By josem (2 reviews) , 04 Mar 2013
    I thought this movie was fabulous for me BUT far to scary for my 6 year old, just wanted any mums out there to check it out first before watching. The main witch is pretty hideous looking and well just a wee bit to scary.
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  • Lovely Halloween Movie

    Rated - 3.5 stars  
    By EmSullaLuna (3 reviews) , 31 Oct 2012
    watched this on halloween as wanted something to snuggle up and watch in bed.

    was a bit unsure to begin with but within 20mins was hooked. Really good film and a lovely film to sit down and relax to.

    A great child friendly film but still has you hooked on the 'scary' bits.

    Never once thought of stopping it and choosing something else.
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  • Great Classic!

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By a customer , 26 Oct 2012
    Love this film. It is a classic! If you have never seen it then do so. One for the 80's child.
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