Roald Dahl's The Witches

Set in the late 1960s, a young orphan moves in with his devoted grandmother in a small Alabama town where everyday life blends with tall tales. The two lean on each other as they navigate the quiet rhythms of a region clinging to old rituals while reaching for new freedoms. Their seaside vacation becomes urgent when they check into a resort and stumble into a secret gathering of glamorous witches. The Grand High Witch and her glamorous followers reveal a glittering danger that targets the vulnerable, and the grandmother acts as guardian, teaching the boy how to read danger and hold onto hope even when the odds seem daunting.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this 2020 adaptation reimagines Roald Dahls tale for a contemporary audience. It draws on the original book with input from Kenya Barris and Guillermo del Toro, striking a balance between whimsy and menace.

Box office data is not provided in the available materials, so this entry cannot report accurate worldwide gross or market performance. It reflects a release strategy common to 2020s family fantasy films.

Despite a modest awards footprint, the film sparked conversation among fans of Roald Dahls stories about updating a classic for new viewers. Anne Hathaway's portrayal of the Grand High Witch, along with the film's bold visuals, generated shareable moments and ongoing online chatter.

Audiences gave the film an average of 6.341 out of 10 from 2,935 votes, signaling mixed reactions. The story centers on guardianship and courage, underscoring family bonds as a source of resilience when facing fearsome powers.