42 of the Most Magical Witch Movies of All Time
Classic horror films and more modern kid-friendly picks make our list.
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There is just something about witches that is so intriguing, so obviously there is a whole host of movies featuring these magical beings that we just can’t help but watch. Whether they look just like you and me or appear more like the classic green, pointy hat wearing sorceresses, they’re sure to satisfy your witchy cravings. Though some witch movies can be a little sinister or bone chilling, there are plenty less horrifying films that the whole family will enjoy and won’t totally give you the heebie-jeebies, including some Disney favorites.
Witch movies are obviously great for getting your in the Halloween spirit (think Hocus Pocus or Halloweentown), but nothing is stopping you from enjoying these titles all year long. We’ve rounded up 42 of the very best witch movies that you can stream on Amazon, Netflix, and more to make movie night a breeze. If you’re truly feeling witch-obsessed also check out these books about witches and the best witch quotes. Now get cozy with some witch's brew and get ready for these movies to put a spell on you!
It's a must-watch Halloween movie for a reason: In it, twin sisters Alexandra Fielding and Camryn Barnes were separated at birth. Once they encounter each other, they realize they both have magical powers and must come together to defeat The Darkness.
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This film has an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and once you watch, you'll see why. It follows a young girl who has escaped a mysterious laboratory. She is eventually adopted and goes on to live a "normal" life. That is until mysterious people show up and try to ruin her. While we're not talking a witch in the traditional sense, you'll get all the suspense and superpowers you're looking for.
This southern-based story follows teen Ethan and his supernatural crush Lena, who is dealing with a curse that will take hold of her on her 16th birthday.
Everyone is so quick to forget one of the most iconic witches of all time: Ursula. As the main antagonist, we learn a lot about the Sea Witch and her powers.
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One of the most well-known witch stories of our time combines fictional characters with some very real details from the Salem Witch Trials.
There’s more than witches to this story! You’ll also get magnificent lions, magical wardrobes, and more fantasy delightfulness than you can imagine.
Samuel L. Jackson stars in this drama about a rural Louisiana family. Diahann Caroll brings to life the character of a voodoo witch.
Hansel and Gretel have grown up—and are now full-blown witch hunters in this 2013 film starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton.
An ancient witch keeps true to her dark promise when she returns to life hundreds of years after her death and enacts her revenge.
Here's a film that not only turns reality on its head, but also cinematography itself. Suspend your disbelief, and you'll enjoy a classic horror movie made up of the footage taken by a few film students who disappeared while working on this very project.
Love Harry Potter, but have already seen all eight movies at least, well, eight times each? Try this one on for a change. In it, "magizoologist" Newt Scamander accidentally loses track of a few magical beasts...and so the adventure begins.
This one's not for the faint of heart—and definitely not for the kids. Set in the 1630s, this horror film documents a family's growing apprehensions about their daughter's true identity.
If you're looking for something a little different, this movie's for you. Vin Diesel plays an immortal witch hunter (you're intrigued already, right?) who's tasked with, you know, saving all of humanity.
There's a lot you don't know about the person with whom you're falling in love. That's the lesson learned by the high-powered attorney in this film, who discovers all too late that his fledgling romance has quite a few secrets to share.
This critically acclaimed film will delight parents and kids alike. Thanks to a flower, Mary gains some exciting, witchy powers for one night only.
What would you do if you realized you were a witch...just a few weeks before you turned 16? Get an awesome boyfriend and turn seriously popular, says this teen witch.
What does it mean to be a truly good witch? Via a series of heart-stopping adventures, that's what this one's about to find out.
Two orphans come to terms with their extraordinary powers in this timeless film. While they're at it, a few important and mysterious truths about their truth begin to reveal themselves.
This stunning, ultra-creative coming-of-age film will delight, inspire, and entertain both you and your kids. In order to become a true witch, Kiki has to set out on a great and intense adventure—but she'll gain much more than just witching powers along the way.
Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter by watching the first movie in the series, which follows young witches and wizards in their first year at Hogwarts.
Maggie Horton is the Associate News Editor at Country Living. She covers all things entertainment from celebrity news to TV shows and movies. When she's not posting to social media, researching the latest celebrity gossip or binging the hottest new TV series, you can find her at a local concert or outside enjoying nature.
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