---
title: "Roald Dahl's The Witches"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/roald-dahl-s-the-witches-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 531219
imdb_id: "tt0805647"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 3004
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/roald-dahl-s-the-witches-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An orphaned boy and his grandmother stumble upon a secret gathering of diabolical witches."

### Why Watch
- features glamorous and diabolical witches
- includes a brave grandmother and her orphaned grandson
- set against the backdrop of a seaside resort

### Caveats & Content Note
- the Grand High Witch happens to arrive at the same resort
- witches pose a threat to the young boy
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains fantasy and horror elements suitable for a PG-rated family audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, comedy, horror, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Zemeckis
- **Networks / Studios**: ImageMovers, Warner Bros. Pictures, Necropia Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anne Hathaway** as *Grand High Witch*
- **Octavia Spencer** as *Grandma*
- **Stanley Tucci** as *Mr. Stringer*
- **Jahzir Bruno** as *Hero Boy*
- **Chris Rock** as *Older Hero (voice)*
- **Codie-Lei Eastick** as *Bruno Jenkins*
- **Kristin Chenoweth** as *Daisy / Mary (voice)*
- **Charles Edwards** as *Mr. Jenkins*
- **Morgana Robinson** as *Mrs. Jenkins*
- **Brian Bovell** as *Reginald*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in late 1967.

### Q: Where does the boy initially live?
He goes to live with his grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis.

### Q: Who do the boy and his grandmother encounter?
They encounter deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches.

### Q: Where does the grandmother take the boy?
She wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort.

### Q: Who arrives at the seaside resort at the same time?
The world's Grand High Witch has gathered there at precisely the same time.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*