The Worst Witch (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, The Worst Witch is a comedy, fantasy, family and music film directed by Robert Young, running about 70 minutes. “Things never go right for Mildred Hubble...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?!!
Who’s in it. The Worst Witch stars Diana Rigg as Constance Hardbroom, Charlotte Rae as Miss Cackle, Tim Curry as The Grand Wizard and Fairuza Balk as Mildred Hubble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Worst Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Worst Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Worst Witch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Worst Witch (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Worst Witch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Worst Witch worth watching?
- The Worst Witch holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Worst Witch?
- The Worst Witch stars Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry, Fairuza Balk and Sabina Franklyn.
- When was The Worst Witch released?
- The Worst Witch was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.