The Witches (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, The Witches is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 111 minutes. “Woman as she is...all things to men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five short stories loosely dealing with the roles of women in society. A superstar actress travels to a mountain resort, only to evoke jealousy from women and lust from men. A woman offers to take an injured man to the hospital. A widowed father and his son seek for a new wife/mother. A man seeks revenge for a woman's honor. A bored housewife tries to explain to her husband that he's not as romantic as he used to be.
Who’s in it. The Witches stars Silvana Mangano as Gloria/Lady in a Hurry/Assurdina Caì/Nunzia/Giovanna, Annie Girardot as Valeria, Francisco Rabal as Paolo and Massimo Girotti as Sportsman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Witches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witches tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witches (1967)?
- In US, The Witches is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Witches worth watching?
- The Witches holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witches?
- The Witches stars Silvana Mangano, Annie Girardot, Francisco Rabal, Massimo Girotti and Elsa Albani.
- When was The Witches released?
- The Witches was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.