The Witches of Eastwick
Seen it?1987 | 118 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it drew serious awards attention and it made about 5 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Witch or Trick 'r Treat, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Special Visual Effects. Also nominated for 2 Oscars. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$103 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 326K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Miller
- Jack NicholsonDaryl Van Horne
- CherAlexandra Medford
- Susan SarandonJane Spofford
- Michelle PfeifferSukie Ridgemont
- Veronica CartwrightFelicia Alden
- Richard JenkinsClyde Alden
- Keith JochimWalter Neff
- Carel StruyckenFidel
- Helen Lloyd BreedMrs. Biddle
- Caroline StruzikCarol Medford