The Witch (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1990, The Witch is a comedy, fantasy, mystery and history film directed by Galina Shigayeva, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Ukrainian village of Konotop, the chief Centurion wants to marry a beautiful girl and asks for the help of a young witch.
Who’s in it. The Witch stars Bohdan Beniuk as sotnyk Zabrokha, Lev Perfilov as Prokop Pistryak — pisar, E. Pokrovskaya-Urakcheyeva as vedma and Galina Kovganich as Olena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Witch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Takflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witch (1990)?
- In US, The Witch is available to rent or buy from Takflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Witch worth watching?
- The Witch holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, mystery and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witch?
- The Witch stars Bohdan Beniuk, Lev Perfilov, E. Pokrovskaya-Urakcheyeva, Galina Kovganich and Lyubov Rudneva.
- When was The Witch released?
- The Witch was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.