The Witch

– In 1630s New England, William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life with five children, homeste..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
2015
The Witch (2015)

In 1630s New England, William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life with five children, homesteading on the edge of an impassable wilderness, exiled from their settlement when William defies the local church. When their newborn son vanishes and crops mysteriously fail, the family turns on one another.

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The Witch (2015) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Feb 2016

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Robert Eggers

Writer:

Robert Eggers

Main Actors:

Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw

Plot:

New England, 1630: William and Katherine try to 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. 'The Witch' is a chilling portrait of a family unraveling within their own sins, leaving them prey for an inescapable evil.

Awards:

41 wins & 64 nominations.

Gross profit:

$19,239,494

Production:

A24 Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
Metacritic:
83%