Question 1

What age is Roald Dahl's The Witches appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) best from about age 8. An orphaned boy living with his grandmother in 1960s Alabama stumbles upon a secret convention of glamorous, child-hating witches. When the Grand High Witch turns him into a mouse, he and his grandmother must find a way to stop her evil plan to transform all children into rodents.

Question 2

What is Roald Dahl's The Witches rated?

Accepted Answer

Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Roald Dahl's The Witches?

Accepted Answer

Witches are genuinely frightening; Characters are transformed into mice; Some moments of peril and suspense. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are notable, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Roald Dahl's The Witches?

Accepted Answer

Family love and protection; Bravery in the face of evil; Resourcefulness and wit.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Roald Dahl's The Witches?

Accepted Answer

Judging by appearances; Dealing with loss and grief; The importance of courage; Empathy for those who are different.

Question 6

Where can I watch Roald Dahl's The Witches?

Accepted Answer

Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) is available on Netflix, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, BoxOffice, Rakuten TV. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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