Movie

The Witch

“Evil takes many forms.”

★ 7.0(7,654)20161h 32m

The Witch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Witch

🇿🇦 South Africa

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Director: Robert Eggers
Release date: 2016-02-19
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $40,423,945
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: Very Special Projects

The Witch — trailer

About The Witch

The Witch is a 2016 movie in the Horror genre, directed by Robert Eggers, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 7,654 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Witch in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy

Thomasin

Ralph Ineson

William

Kate Dickie

Katherine

Harvey Scrimshaw

Caleb

Ellie Grainger

Mercy

Lucas Dawson

Jonas

Julian Richings

Governor

Bathsheba Garnett

The Witch

Sarah Stephens

The Witch, Young

Daniel Malik

Black Phillip (voice)

Axtun Henry Dube

Samuel

Athan Conrad Dube

Samuel

Themes & keywords

witchisolationmagicpossessionblack magicolder woman seduces younger guynew hampshirewoodsgoatpuritanreligioncryingfalse accusationswitchcraftnew england

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Witch in South Africa?+

In South Africa, The Witch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Witch on Netflix?+

The Witch is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Witch?+

The Witch has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Witch?+

The Witch stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw and Ellie Grainger.

When did The Witch come out?+

The Witch is a 2016 movie directed by Robert Eggers.

What genre is The Witch?+

The Witch is Horror film.

Who directed The Witch?+

The Witch was directed by Robert Eggers.