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The Witch
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Directed by Robert Eggers. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting,…
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MoviHero lists February 19, 2016 as the release date for The Witch. Robert Eggers is the listed director. The listed cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin, Ralph Ineson as William, Kate Dickie as Katherine, Harvey Scrimshaw as Caleb. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 19, 2016
GenresMystery · Fantasy · Horror
Runtime1h 32m
DirectorRobert Eggers
CastAnya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin, Ralph Ineson as William, Kate Dickie as Katherine, Harvey Scrimshaw as Caleb
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Witch runs 1h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 7,986 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“While an evil force slowly possessing them, the family bond is put on a test.”
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“This was a really good horror film. The direction was very interesting and Robert Egger plays with darkness and shadows in a really horrifying way…”
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“'The Witch' , Robert Eggers' feature directorial debut, is very good!”
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“One of the best movies I've ever seen.”
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“Robert Eggers’ The Witch does something rather nastier than simply putting a witch in the woods.”
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