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The Worst Witch

  • TV Movie
  • 19861986
  • GG
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.9K
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The Worst Witch (1986)
ComedyFamilyFantasy
Mildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk) is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of t... Read allMildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk) is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle (Charlotte Rae), has an evil twin sister (Agatha) who plans to dest... Read allMildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk) is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of the school, Miss Cackle (Charlotte Rae), has an evil twin sister (Agatha) who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard (Tim Curry) comes to the... Read all
IMDb RATING
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2.9K
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    • Robert Young
    • Jill Murphy(book)
    • Mary Pleshette Willis(adapted for television)
  • Stars
    • Diana Rigg
    • Charlotte Rae
    • Tim Curry
    • Robert Young
    • Jill Murphy(book)
    • Mary Pleshette Willis(adapted for television)
  • Stars
    • Diana Rigg
    • Charlotte Rae
    • Tim Curry
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    • 32User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Miss Hardbroom
    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Miss Cackle…
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • The Grand Wizard
    Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk
    • Mildred Hubble
    Sabina Franklyn
    Sabina Franklyn
    • Miss Spellbinder
    Su Elliot
    • Delilah
    Danielle Batchelor
    • Maud Warlock
    Anna Kipling
    • Ethel Hallow
    Kate Buckley
    • Donna
    Leila Marr
    • Pixie Brown
    Liz May Brice
    Liz May Brice
    • Zoe Chant-Vestry
    • (as Lisa Brice)
    Katrina Heath
    • Sophie Hattrick
    Tara Stevenson
    • Gloria Hobgoblin
    Laura Heath
    • Misty Meadow
    Sophie Cook
    • Natalie Sinister
    Sophie Millett
    • Verity Sinister
    Julia Nagle
    • Bubble Toil
    Kathryn Lacey
    • Goodie Twocharm
      • Robert Young
      • Jill Murphy(book)
      • Mary Pleshette Willis(adapted for television)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Grand Wizard (Tim Curry) is the only male character in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When Mildred and Maud have reappeared and are sitting talking, when Mildred says, "If I live to have any," the actress playing Maud is mouthing the line as Mildred says it.
    • Quotes

      The Grand Wizard: Once in a purple moon, there is a special young witch who shines above the rest. Often she goes unnoticed, because she is always out of step. I have seen this girl trying to fly. Oh yes, I have. I've seen her at play and how her friends treated her. A true witch isn't always one who comes out on top of the tests. A true witch has witchcraft in her at all times, and this is what you have, Mildred Hubble. And so, Ms. Cackle, I ask you to make the rest of the day a half-holiday.

    • Connections
      Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Title Song (Growing Up Isn't Easy)
      By Charles Strouse and Don Black
      Performed by Bonnie Langford

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    8/10
    OK, It is a lot like Harry Potter.
    But there are differences. In the Worst Witch, Mildred is more worried about finding herself, and doesn't have the time or interest in to go on adventures and fight dark witches (well...not the powerful ones anyway). I love this movie. I used to be an outcaste so naturally I could relate to Mildred's situations. Fairuza Balk was so cute back then. Why did she have to grow up? :( It's basicly just a movie about a girl trying to find herself. My favorite part is during Mildred's Potion's test. (Cute scene) This movie also features a solo number by Tim Curry. It's his biggest hit since "Sweet Transvestite" from Rocky Horror. So it may not be a great movie, but I like it and that's all that matters.
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    • jwhale9382
    • Oct 25, 2003

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    • During broom tryouts, why did Miss Hardbroom give Mildred a four if she was impressed by her flying?

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 1986 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
    • Also known as
      • St. Michael's College, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Central Independent Television
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    • 1 hour 10 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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