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The Witches

The Witches

Saving the world from witches is a tall order for a boy they've turned into a mouse!

1990•1h 31m•6.9/10
FantasyFamilyHorror

Ratings

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6.9/10(1K)

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?

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Production

Lorimar Film Entertainment, Jim Henson Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jasen Fisher

Jasen Fisher

Luke Eveshim

Mai Zetterling

Mai Zetterling

Helga Eveshim

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Miss Eva Ernst

Charlie Potter

Charlie Potter

Bruno Jenkins

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Mr Stringer

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Mr Jenkins

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Mrs Jenkins

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Miss Irvine

Nora Connolly

Nora Connolly

Beatrice

Rose English

Rose English

Dora

Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre

Elsie

Angelique Rockas

Angelique Rockas

Henrietta

Rosamund Greenwood

Rosamund Greenwood

Janice

Sukie Smith

Sukie Smith

Marlene

Emma Relph

Emma Relph

Millie

Annabel Brooks

Annabel Brooks

Nicola

Vincent Marzello

Vincent Marzello

Luke's Father

Darcy Flynn

Luke's Mother

Ola Otnes

Ola Otnes

Erica's Father

Merete Armand

Erica's Mother

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