Get cauldron bubbles for movie night with this list of fantastic witch movies for kids
When it comes to Halloween magic, nothing is more synonymous than witches. Rely on the witches to keep you entertained when you’re ready for a cool October night with a little movie fun. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite witch-themed movies that we think most kids will love. We’ve included the traditional suggested ratings, but we’ve also added our own attractive rating system. From 1 cauldron (sweet) to 5 cauldrons (super scary).
Of course, you know your child best. Use your best judgment when choosing scary movies to watch with your child.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
before he made howl’s moving castle When spirited awayco-written and directed by acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki Book About a young witch trying to support herself in the courier business. In general, this is a sweet and refreshing take on witches as something other than evil.
Rated G
1 cauldron
Watch: HBO-Max
witches
This 2020 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book tells the story of a boy and his grandma trying to stop a coven of witches who turn children into mice. The movie is family-friendly, but it gets a little crazy when witches transform, and the idea of someone turning a small child into a mouse may surprise young audiences.
Rated PG
2 cauldrons
Watch: Prime Video
i married a witch
This 1942 film, starring vampire Veronica Lake, is set in a different era but has great appeal. The plot of the black-and-white film involves her 17th-century witch who comes to life for revenge. To wreak havoc in the life of the boy grandson who left her dead, she cast a love spell on him, with some comedic consequences. Even so, it’s riddled with outdated gender stereotypes, tinged with the misogynistic idea of living to serve men.
no rating
1 cauldron
Watch: HBO Max
deception
Oh, do I have to give you a synopsis for this movie? Just in case: This is the story of the Sanderson sisters, witches of Salem who came to life on Halloween night thanks to a boy. There aren’t many really scary scenes, but the famous Buke is made of human skin and has other spooky moments. Cauldron is underrated, but it should be noted that some of the humor and innuendo (including the vaguely sexual) will go over the heads of younger children, and the long-awaited sequel will be his coming to his Disney+ at the end of September!
Rated PG
2 cauldrons
Watch: Disney+
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enchanted
This 2005 film is based on the 1964 enchanted A sitcom is about to become a new TV series. Young children won’t find this particularly funny, but it’s an easy romantic comedy watch for tweens and teens. Starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.
Rated PG-13
1 cauldron
Watch: Amazon Prime Video
craft
This gothic teen dream movie just might be the ultimate witch movie. R-rated, it is full of scary scenes such as snakes crawling out of the sink and people floating on their own. As the outcast teens discover their own power, there is an underlying message of empowerment, albeit under the guise of pure evil.
Rated R
5 cauldrons
Watch: Paramount+
night book
The premise of the 2021 Netflix movie about a boy captured by a witch sounds a little scarier than it actually is. He is locked up until he meets Yazmin, who knows everything there is to know about the magical apartment.There are plenty of scary scenes involving creepy masks, not to mention the whole idea that your neighbor is a creepy witch and can hold you hostage. scary stories in the dark Also stranger things You will love the general aesthetics. Based on his 2018 book by JA White.
Rating TV-PG
4 cauldrons
Watch on: Netflix
halloween town
A made-for-TV movie in the late 1990s, it follows a generation of witches trying to save their town from evil. It’s not scary, but it’s especially fun for a tween on Halloween with her watch. Make some pumpkin spice cookies and go to the movies on October nights.
Rating TV-G
1 cauldron
Watch: Amazon Prime Video
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bed knob & broom
Speaking of witch movies for kids, this 1971 Disney classic takes a light approach to magic with a heroic twist. Three children join a witch apprentice on a quest to find the missing ingredient in a spell used to protect Britain during World War II. The Nazis and World War II are terrifying enough in this musical starring Angela Lansbury, but there are no scary moments. Overall fine for younger viewers, but be warned it’s a long movie.
Rated G
1 cauldron
Watch: Disney+
teen witch
Not surprisingly, this 1989 rom-com is arguably teen-friendly, largely because it’s primarily about teenage love quests, and some scenes include sex education classes. Perfect for teenagers and up. Some parents may find this inappropriate for younger children, and younger children may find it boring. As for the scary scenes, that’s pretty low as the witch is her teenage protagonist trying to cast a love spell for herself.If you have a tsuienager who loves witches and isn’t good at jump scares, this is it is the movie for them.
Rated PG-13
1 cauldron
Watch: Amazon Prime Video
practical magic
Based on the novels by Alice Hoffman, this film is not because it has scary scenes, but because it has a lot of heterosexual interest scenes, including a non-explicit but overtly naked scene with Nicole Kidman. Perfect for young people. Suitable for younger children (tweens would be embarrassed). However, the plot is entirely witchy, and teenagers will enjoy the idea of two witch sisters and their aunt who are outcasts in the small town where she lives.
Rated PG-13
3 cauldrons
Watch: HBO Max
Into the Woods
Anyone who loves Grimm’s fairy tales will love this children’s movie witch movie! A witch who needs a baker and his wife to find magical items hidden in classic fairy tales. There are some, but it’s not a very scary movie. Perfect for slightly older children. Oh, did I mention Meryl Streep is playing a witch?
Rated PG
2 cauldrons
Watch: Prime Video, Disney+
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convulsions
Rating TV-PG
A 2005 Disney-made-for-TV film. It depicts her teenage witch twins who were separated at birth and raised separately. Their quest begins when they meet on their 21st birthday. Since this is a comedy with less gore and jump scares, it should be suitable for children of a wide range of ages.
1 cauldron
Watch: Disney+
Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, Witch, Wardrobe
Rated PG
Four curious children enter Narnia through a magical wardrobe. There they discover they are part of a grand prophecy destined to overthrow the White Witch and end her 100-year winter. It’s easy? Beautifully played by Tilda Swinton, the White Witch has no intention of going quietly and uses all sorts of trickery, witchcraft and evil magic to try and stop her children. It captures the magic of the book, but with some scary, sad, and violent scenes, this movie might be too much for children under 8. Equivalent to Into the Woods.
2 cauldrons
Watch: Disney+
house with a clock on the wall
Rated PG
Cate Blanchett playing the good witch and Jack Black playing the wizard are reason enough to watch this movie, but it’s actually a great addition to a Halloween movie night. , is one of those fascinating and magical movies that you’ll want to watch over and over again just to make sense of it all. with his uncle, the aforementioned Warlock. It turns out that Lewis has a magical quest just in time. You can find the clock hidden in the house and end the world before the evil warlock Isaac Izzard does. It can be a little difficult for children, but the silly humor stands out.
2 cauldrons
Watch: Prime Video
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