Roald Dahl's The Witches 2020
“Witches are real!”
What is Roald Dahl's The Witches?
The film Roald Dahl's The Witches is a story that takes place in a rural town. A young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in this town.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 26, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- ImageMovers, Warner Bros. Pictures, Necropia Entertainment
- Revenue
- $29,303,571
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Rent
Buy
Buy
Rent
Buy
Rent
Buy
Rent
Buy
Stream
Rent
Buy
Stream
Free
Rent
Buy
Stream
Rent
Buy
Rent
Buy
Rent
Buy
Stream
Rent
Buy
Rent
Buy
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
Trailer
Overview
The film Roald Dahl's The Witches is a story that takes place in a rural town. A young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in this town. The boy and his grandmother encounter some witches who appear to be glamorous but are actually diabolical. The grandmother takes the boy to a seaside resort, attempting to get him away from the witches. However, their timing is unfortunate, as they arrive at the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered at the resort. The story unfolds from this point, with the boy and his grandmother facing the witches in this new location. The film is based on the work of Roald Dahl and features a cast of characters navigating this challenging situation. The setting of the seaside resort provides the backdrop for the events that transpire.
Should you watch it?
“An orphaned boy and his grandmother stumble upon a secret gathering of diabolical witches.”
- features glamorous and diabolical witches
- includes a brave grandmother and her orphaned grandson
- set against the backdrop of a seaside resort
- the Grand High Witch happens to arrive at the same resort
- witches pose a threat to the young boy
Watch it if you want to see a young boy and his grandma face a coven of witches.
The film contains fantasy and horror elements suitable for a PG-rated family audience.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Roald Dahl's The Witches — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Roald Dahl's The Witches worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
The film is set in late 1967.
Where does the boy initially live?
He goes to live with his grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis.
Who do the boy and his grandmother encounter?
They encounter deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches.
Where does the grandmother take the boy?
She wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort.
Who arrives at the seaside resort at the same time?
The world's Grand High Witch has gathered there at precisely the same time.