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Roald Dahl's The Witches 2020

“Witches are real!”

★ 6.3/10 · 3,004 votes PG ComedyFantasyFamilyHorror Released
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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
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“An orphaned boy and his grandmother stumble upon a secret gathering of diabolical witches.”

Reasons to watch
  • features glamorous and diabolical witches
  • includes a brave grandmother and her orphaned grandson
  • set against the backdrop of a seaside resort
Keep in mind
  • 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.

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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.