Synopsis
A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice. Will Luke fall victim to the witches' plot before he can stop them?
The Witches (1990) is a 1h 31min fantasy feature film by Nicolas Roeg. A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international wi... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston, Charlie Potter, Rowan Atkinson, Bill Paterson, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks
Original language
English
First release
May 25, 1990 (Finland)
Production companies
Lorimar Television, The Jim Henson Company
Home video distributors
Warner Home Video (United States)
Based on
The Witches
Setting
Norway
Filming locations
Bergen
Crew
Screenplay
Allan Scott
Producer
Mark Shivas
Cinematography
Harvey Harrison
Editing
Tony Lawson
Music
Stanley Myers
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Boston Underground Film Festival 2020 - Features
- Seattle International Film Festival 2017 generic
- BAFTA Awards 1991 generic
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards 1991 generic
- Hugo Awards 1991 generic - Best Dramatic Presentation
- National Society of Film Critics Awards 1991 generic
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards 1990 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Witches | |
| Québec French title | Les Sorcières |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Warner Home Video (cat. no. 671) | 1991, United States, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Finland | May 25, 1990 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 25, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 25, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | May 25, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | June 1, 1990 |
| Theatrical | France | June 26, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | June 28, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Germany | June 28, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | August 24, 1990 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 24, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Italy | August 25, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 20, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 5, 1991 |
| Streaming | Czech Republic | January 25, 2002 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | April 17, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Belgium | May 25, 1990 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | November 6, 1990 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 671 |
| Home video | Czechoslovakia | July 1, 1992 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | September 21, 2000 |
| Home video | Australia | October 18, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Nicolas Roeg |
| Cast | Jasen Fisher (Luke Eveshim), Mai Zetterling (Helga Eveshim), Anjelica Huston (Miss Eva Ernst), Charlie Potter (Bruno Jenkins), Rowan Atkinson (Mr Stringer), Bill Paterson (Mr Jenkins), Brenda Blethyn (Mrs Jenkins), Jane Horrocks (Miss Irvine), Nora Connolly (Beatrice), Rose English (Dora), Jenny Runacre (Elsie), Angelique Rockas (Henrietta), Rosamund Greenwood (Janice), Sukie Smith (Marlene), Emma Relph (Millie), Annabel Brooks (Nicola), Vincent Marzello (Luke's Father), Darcy Flynn (Luke's Mother), Ola Otnes (Erica's Father), Merete Armand (Erica's Mother), Elsie Eide (Erica), Jim Carter (Head Chef), Roberta Taylor (Witch Chef), Anne Tirard (Lady #1), Leila Hoffman (Lady #2), Johan Sverre Myhre (Policeman), Arvid Ones (Policeman), Sverre Røssummoen (Policeman), Grete Nordrå (Norwegian Witch), Serena Harragin (Doctor), Brian Hawksley (Elderly Waiter), Debra Gillett (Waitress), Anne Lambton (Woman in Black), Kristin Steinsland (Child Helga), Michael Palin (Witch at Meeting (uncredited)), Gary Dean (Maintenance Man (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Allan Scott |
| Producer | Mark Shivas |
| Executive producer | Jim Henson |
| Cinematography | Harvey Harrison |
| Editing | Tony Lawson |
| Music | Stanley Myers |
| Production design | Andrew Sanders |
| Visual effects | Jason Reed |
| Costumes | Marit Allen |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
