Movie

The Worst Witch

1986 · 70 min

A gentle, whimsical musical fantasy that feels like a cozy, slightly campy Halloween treat for all ages.

Tagline: Things never go right for Mildred Hubble...
Overview: Mildred 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, has an evil twin sister who plans to destroy the school. Can Mildred foil the plan before the Grand Wizard comes to the Academy for a Halloween celebration you'll never forget?!!
How it feels: Whimsical, light, campy and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, friendship, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
friendship
family
power
Places: school
fantasy world
Era: timeless
Audience: family
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none