The Witch
“Evil takes many forms.”
Synopsis
In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Horror Sensation - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-30
Top Cast
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Anya Taylor-Joy
Thomasin
Ralph Ineson
William
Kate Dickie
Katherine
Harvey Scrimshaw
Caleb
Ellie Grainger
Mercy
Lucas Dawson
Jonas
Julian Richings
Governor
Bathsheba Garnett
The Witch
Sarah Stephens
The Witch, Young
Daniel Malik
Black Phillip (voice)
Axtun Henry Dube
Samuel
Athan Conrad Dube
Samuel
Vivien Moore
Lead Coven Witch
Karen Kaeja
Coven Witch
Brandy Leary
Coven Witch
Rebecca Hope Terry
Coven Witch
Carrie Eklund
Coven Witch
Madlen Sopadzhiyan
Coven Witch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.11x
+$36.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Eggers
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Eggers
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- The Witch
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.4M
- Production Studios
- Very Special Projects, Parts & Labor, RT Features, Rooks Nest Entertainment, Maiden Voyage Pictures, Pulse Films, Scythia Films, Code Red Productions, Mott Street Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Eggers
Robert Eggers
Mark Korven
Jarin Blaschke
Louise Ford
Daniel Bekerman, Jodi Redmond, Lars Knudsen, Rodrigo Teixeira, Sophie Mas
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Eggers
Writer
Craig Lathrop
Production Design
Jarin Blaschke
Director of Photography
Robert Eggers
Director
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
Louise Ford
Editor
Daniel Bekerman
Producer
Jodi Redmond
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Linda Muir
Costume Design
Geoff D.E. Scott
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rodrigo Teixeira
Producer
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Robert Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Eric Bryson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Witch about?
In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
Who directed The Witch?
The Witch was directed by Robert Eggers.
Who stars in The Witch?
The principal cast of The Witch includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger.
When was The Witch released and how long is it?
The Witch was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Witch?
The Witch had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $40.4M at the worldwide box office (10.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Witch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Witch was composed by Mark Korven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witch?
The Witch holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).