The Witches

Year

1990

Duration

87 minutes

Genres

Family

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Based on the popular children's book by Roald Dahl. Nine-year-old orphan Luke is looked after by his grandmother, who tells him stories about witches - the most important detail being that they hate children. He thinks they're just fairy tales until they go to a hotel on holiday and stumble across a witches' convention. Luke uncovers their wicked plot, but they've got a few tricks up their sleeve, including turning him into a mouse. Will he be able to stop them?

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Nicolas Roeg

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mild scary scenes, mild bad language

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Roald Dahl ar Ffilm

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The Witches: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Witches (1990), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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The Witches

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Duration

Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

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Classification

Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following themes

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

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Danny, the Champion of the World: Guide

Roald Dahl Day, 13 Sep

Must See Movies: Thrills & Chills

Roald Dahl ar Ffilm

Roald Dahl Day, 13 Sep

Roald Dahl on Film

Roald Dahl Day, 13 Sep

The Witches: Film Guide

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