Question 1

What age is The Witches appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Witches (1990) best from about age 8. An orphaned boy on holiday with his grandmother stumbles upon a convention of real witches plotting to turn all children into mice. After he is transformed, he and his grandmother must fight back to stop their wicked plan.

Question 2

What is The Witches rated?

Accepted Answer

The Witches (1990) 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 The Witches?

Accepted Answer

Witches are genuinely frightening and grotesque; Children are transformed into mice; Some suspenseful and intense moments. 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 The Witches?

Accepted Answer

The power of family bonds; Bravery in the face of evil; Resourcefulness and cleverness.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Witches?

Accepted Answer

How heroes come in all shapes and sizes; The importance of trusting your instincts; That appearances can be deceiving.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Witches?

Accepted Answer

The Witches (1990) is available on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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