The Worst Witch
Seen it?1986 | 70 min | TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who loves a world with magic in it and animal lovers. Its magic has rules, and the story plays by them. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 10 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.
Mildred is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 80K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Young
- Diana RiggConstance Hardbroom
- Charlotte RaeMiss Cackle / Agatha
- Tim CurryThe Grand Wizard
- Fairuza BalkMildred Hubble
- Sabina FranklynMiss Spellbinder
- Su ElliotDelilah
- Danielle BatchelorMaud Warlock
- Anna KiplingEthel Hallow
- Kate BuckleyDonna
- Leila MarrPixie Brown