The Witch_
"Evil takes many forms."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Witch earned $40.4M worldwide on a $4.0M budget — a 911% return on investment.
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Year context
The Witch was released 10 years ago in 2016.
CAST (20)
Anya Taylor-Joy
Thomasin
Ralph Ineson
William
Kate Dickie
Katherine
Harvey Scrimshaw
Caleb
EG
Ellie Grainger
Mercy
LD
Lucas Dawson
Jonas
Julian Richings
Governor
BG
Bathsheba Garnett
The Witch
Sarah Stephens
The Witch, Young
Daniel Malik
Black Phillip (voice)
AH
Axtun Henry Dube
Samuel
AC
Athan Conrad Dube
Samuel
Vivien Moore
Lead Coven Witch
KK
Karen Kaeja
Coven Witch
BL
Brandy Leary
Coven Witch
RH
Rebecca Hope Terry
Coven Witch
Carrie Eklund
Coven Witch
Madlen Sopadzhiyan
Coven Witch
PK
Paul Kenworthy
Militia Man 1
MM
Mark Millmna
Militia Man 2
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$4.0M
Budget
$40.4M
Revenue
+911%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (9)
Very Special Projects
Parts & Labor
RT Features
Rooks Nest Entertainment
Maiden Voyage Pictures
Pulse Films
Scythia Films
Code Red Productions
Mott Street Pictures
AWARDS (1)
B
Sundance U.S. Directing Award: Dramatic
2015
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (7,501 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$4,000,000
Box Office
$40,423,945
Profit
+$36,423,945
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Witch 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.
How long is The Witch?
The Witch has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who directed The Witch?
The Witch was directed by Robert Eggers.
Who stars in The Witch?
The cast of The Witch includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger.
How much did The Witch make at the box office?
The Witch earned $40,423,945 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,000,000.
What is the rating of The Witch?
The Witch has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 7,501 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Horror
Fantasy
Drama
KEYWORDS (22)
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magic
possession
black magic
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new hampshire
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false accusations
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new england
praying
17th century
folk horror
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english colony
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