The Witch Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 30, 2016

The Witch

Release Date: Friday, February 19, 2016 Limited

A horror film that explores what happens when a God-fearing New England family crosses paths with evil.

Director: Robert Eggers

Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy • Ralph Ineson • Kate Dickie • Harvey Scrimshaw

R Horror 1 hr, 30 m

3.33 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: New England, 1630: William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another.

Horror

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Who stars in The Witch – Cast List

Anya Taylor-Joy
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Gorge
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Ralph Ineson
Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Nosferatu
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Kate Dickie
Prometheus, The Green Knight
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Harvey Scrimshaw

Who is making The Witch – Crew List

A look at The Witch behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Eggers last helmed Nosferatu and The Northman. The film's writer Robert Eggers last penned Nosferatu and The Lighthouse.

Director: Robert Eggers
Screenwriter: Robert Eggers

Studio: A24
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Witch

Key Facts

Writer/director Robert Eggers’ debut feature, which premiered to great acclaim at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival
***Winner - Directing Award, Dramatic - 2015 Sundance Film Festival***
The Witch will have its International Premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival as a Special Presentation.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed The Witch movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for disturbing violent content and graphic nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Witch Trailers and Clips

The Witch

Theatrical Trailer

The Witch Release Date: When was the film released?

The Witch was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 19 , 2016. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Risen, Race and Forsaken. As a limited release, The Witch was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.