I Married a Witch
Seen it?1942 | 77 min | Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
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Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Halloweentown, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A 17th-century witch returns to wreak havoc in the life of a descendant of the Puritan witch hunter who burned her, but runs afoul of her father when she discovers that her mischief might have found her true love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by René Clair
- Fredric MarchJonathan / Nathaniel / Samuel / Wallace Wooley
- Veronica LakeJennifer
- Robert BenchleyDr. Dudley White
- Susan HaywardEstelle Masterson
- Cecil KellawayDaniel
- Elizabeth PattersonMargaret
- Robert WarwickJ. B. Masterson
- Georgia BackusOlder Woman (uncredited)
- Charles BatesWooley's Son (uncredited)
- Brooks BenedictCountry Club Guest (uncredited)