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4.9 / 10(9 votes)IMDb20001h 25mSweden

A Witch in the Family

En häxa i familjen

Synopsis

Maria is 8 years old and thinks her younger brother is really annoying. She meets Makka in the neighborhood who has a magic ball. In some way Maria wishes her brother away. When the babysitter Gerda turns up Maria and Makka think she's the answer to Maria's wish - a witch that has come to abduct her brother. Maria who deeply regrets her wish must now do everything in her power to stop Gerda.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harald Hamrell
Screenplay & Story
Johan Bogaeus, Ulf Stark
Original Score
Adam Nordén
Original Title
En häxa i familjen
Country of Origin
Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Filmlance International

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harald Hamrell

Screenplay & Story

Johan Bogaeus, Ulf Stark

Original Score & Music

Adam Nordén

Director of Photography

Olof Johnson

Film Editing

Michał Leszczyłowski

Producers

Lars Blomgren, Börje Hansson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ulf Stark

Department Leadership Roster

Harald Hamrell

Harald Hamrell

Director

Johan Bogaeus

Johan Bogaeus

Writer

Lars Blomgren

Producer

Börje Hansson

Börje Hansson

Producer

Adam Nordén

Adam Nordén

Original Music Composer

Olof Johnson

Director of Photography

Michał Leszczyłowski

Editor

Lasse Westfelt

Production Design

Charlotta Gustavsson

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Witch in the Family.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Witch in the Family

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Witch in the Family about?

Maria is 8 years old and thinks her younger brother is really annoying. She meets Makka in the neighborhood who has a magic ball. In some way Maria wishes her brother away. When the babysitter Gerda turns up Maria and Makka think she's the answer to Maria's wish - a witch that has come to abduct her brother. Maria who deeply regrets her wish must now do everything in her power to stop Gerda.

Who directed A Witch in the Family?

A Witch in the Family was directed by Harald Hamrell.

Who stars in A Witch in the Family?

The principal cast of A Witch in the Family includes Johan Rheborg, Margreth Weivers, Rebecca Scheja, Tintin Anderzon, Karin Bogaeus.

When was A Witch in the Family released and how long is it?

A Witch in the Family was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for A Witch in the Family?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Witch in the Family was composed by Adam Nordén.

Is A Witch in the Family based on a book or true story?

A Witch in the Family is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ulf Stark".