---
title: "Earwig and the Witch"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/earwig-and-the-witch-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 683127
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Earwig and the Witch (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/earwig-and-the-witch-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Earwig and the Witch is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy, Family, Music.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An orphan girl discovers magic and music in a whimsical witch’s home."

### Why Watch
- Animated fantasy with music and magic
- Based on Diana Wynne Jones’s novel
- Features a cast including Shinobu Terajima and Etsushi Toyokawa

### Caveats & Content Note
- Primarily aimed at younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and offers a lighthearted, family-friendly adventure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: whimsical, musical, family-friendly, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/earwig-and-the-witch-2021#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What book is the movie based on?
It is based on the novel "Earwig and the Witch" by Diana Wynne Jones.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on February 3, 2021 in the US.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film carries a PG rating.

### Q: What genres describe the movie?
It is an animated fantasy that also includes family, music, and comedy elements.

### Q: Who are some of the voice actors?
The original voice cast includes Shinobu Terajima, Etsushi Toyokawa, Gaku Hamada, and Kokoro Hirasawa.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Earwig and the Witch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/683127)
- [Earwig and the Witch - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earwig_and_the_Witch)
- [Earwig a čarodějnice [Earwig and the Witch] (2021): Obsazení…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/716327-earwig-a-carodejnice/tvurci)

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