Roald Dahl's The Witches
“Witches are real!”
Synopsis
In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-02
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Anne Hathaway
Grand High Witch
Octavia Spencer
Grandma
Stanley Tucci
Mr. Stringer
Jahzir Bruno
Hero Boy
Chris Rock
Older Hero (voice)
Codie-Lei Eastick
Bruno Jenkins
Kristin Chenoweth
Daisy / Mary (voice)
Charles Edwards
Mr. Jenkins
Morgana Robinson
Mrs. Jenkins
Brian Bovell
Reginald
Josette Simon
Zelda
Eugenia Caruso
Consuella
Ana Maria Maskell
Esmerelda
Amber Flanagan
Esmeralda
Eurydice El-Etr
Samantha
Orla O'Rourke
Saoirse
Penny Lisle
Lana
Dempsey Bovell
Jesup
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Zemeckis, Kenya Barris, Guillermo del Toro
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Roald Dahl's The Witches
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.3M
- Production Studios
- ImageMovers, Warner Bros. Pictures, Necropia Entertainment, Esperanto Filmoj, The Roald Dahl Story Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis, Kenya Barris, Guillermo del Toro, Roald Dahl
Alan Silvestri
Don Burgess
Jeremiah O'Driscoll, Ryan Chan
Jack Rapke, Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, Michael Siegel, Luke Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Tolga Kenan
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Jack Rapke
Producer
Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Editor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Guillermo del Toro
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón
Producer
Kenya Barris
Screenplay
Guillermo del Toro
Screenplay
Gary Freeman
Production Design
Luke Kelly
Producer
Eunice Huthart
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Baillie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roald Dahl's The Witches
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roald Dahl's The Witches about?
In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.
Who directed Roald Dahl's The Witches?
Roald Dahl's The Witches was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in Roald Dahl's The Witches?
The principal cast of Roald Dahl's The Witches includes Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Jahzir Bruno, Chris Rock.
When was Roald Dahl's The Witches released and how long is it?
Roald Dahl's The Witches was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Roald Dahl's The Witches make at the box office?
Roald Dahl's The Witches grossed $29.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Roald Dahl's The Witches?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roald Dahl's The Witches was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is Roald Dahl's The Witches based on a book or true story?
Roald Dahl's The Witches is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roald Dahl's The Witches?
Roald Dahl's The Witches holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).