Movie

Bell, Book and Candle

“Getting here is half the fun...”

★ 6.6(257)19581h 46m

Bell, Book and Candle is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Bell, Book and Candle

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Good to know

Director: Richard Quine
Release date: 1958-12-25
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Bell, Book and Candle — trailer

About Bell, Book and Candle

Bell, Book and Candle is a 1958 movie in the Comedy, Fantasy and Romance genres, directed by Richard Quine, starring James Stewart, Kim Novak and Jack Lemmon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 257 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bell, Book and Candle in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch, becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson. Using her magical powers, she casts a love spell on him, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities.

Cast

James Stewart

Shep Henderson

Kim Novak

Gillian Holroyd

Jack Lemmon

Nicky Holroyd

Ernie Kovacs

Sidney Redlitch

Hermione Gingold

Bianca de Passe

Elsa Lanchester

Aunt Queenie Holroyd

Janice Rule

Merle Kittridge

Philippe Clay

French Singer at the Zodiac Club

Bek Nelson

Tina

Howard McNear

Andy White

Fred Aldrich

Mover (uncredited)

Leon Alton

Club Patron (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

witchlove of one's lifecatbeatnikwitchcraftscrewball comedylove potionfantasyromantic fantasy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bell, Book and Candle in Australia?+

In Australia, Bell, Book and Candle is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Bell, Book and Candle on Netflix?+

Bell, Book and Candle is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Bell, Book and Candle?+

Bell, Book and Candle has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Bell, Book and Candle?+

Bell, Book and Candle stars James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs and Hermione Gingold.

When did Bell, Book and Candle come out?+

Bell, Book and Candle is a 1958 movie directed by Richard Quine.

What genre is Bell, Book and Candle?+

Bell, Book and Candle is Comedy, Fantasy and Romance film.

Who directed Bell, Book and Candle?+

Bell, Book and Candle was directed by Richard Quine.