The Worst Witch
“Things never go right for Mildred Hubble...”
Synopsis
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
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The Worst Witch (1986) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-21
Top Cast
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Diana Rigg
Constance Hardbroom
Charlotte Rae
Miss Cackle / Agatha
Tim Curry
The Grand Wizard
Fairuza Balk
Mildred Hubble
Sabina Franklyn
Miss Spellbinder
Su Elliot
Delilah
Danielle Batchelor
Maud Warlock
Anna Kipling
Ethel Hallow
Kate Buckley
Donna
Leila Marr
Pixie Brown
Liz May Brice
Zoe Chant-Vestry
Katrina Heath
Sophie Hattrick
Tara Stevenson
Gloria Hobgoblin
Laura Heath
Misty Meadow
Sophie Cook
Natalie Sinister
Sophie Millett
Verity Sinister
Julia Nagle
Bubble Toil
Kathryn Lacey
Goodie Twocharm
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Pleshette Willis
- Original Score
- Charles Strouse
- Original Title
- The Worst Witch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- ITV Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Mary Pleshette Willis, Jill Murphy, Don Black
Charles Strouse
Ian Hollands
Andrew Denny
Colin Shindler, Lewis Rudd, Hilary Dwyer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Young
Director
Colin Shindler
Producer
Ian Hollands
Director of Photography
Andrew Denny
Editor
Giovanni Guarino
Production Design
Gwen Hartley
Costume Design
Charles Strouse
Original Music Composer
Mary Pleshette Willis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Worst Witch
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What is The Worst Witch about?
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
Who directed The Worst Witch?
The Worst Witch was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in The Worst Witch?
The principal cast of The Worst Witch includes Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry, Fairuza Balk, Sabina Franklyn.
When was The Worst Witch released and how long is it?
The Worst Witch was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Worst Witch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Worst Witch was composed by Charles Strouse.
Is The Worst Witch based on a book or true story?
The Worst Witch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jill Murphy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Worst Witch?
The Worst Witch holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).