# Where to watch The Witches (1990) in the UK

> The Witches (1990) is currently available to stream in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1990  
**Runtime:** 91 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Fantasy, Family, Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T11:14:58.992Z)  

## Synopsis

While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [HBO Max Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Witches&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Witches)
- [Now TV Cinema](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=The%20Witches)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Witches)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Witches)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Witches&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Witches&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Witches)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10166-the-witches/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Witches+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Witches)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Witches)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Witches&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Witches&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Witches)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Witches+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Witches in the UK?**

The Witches (1990) is currently included in subscriptions to HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Witches?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Witches?**

Yes. The Witches can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Witches on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Witches is currently included with: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/10166/the-witches-1990
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mPYBjVkeHakkPGY7WaKyyNU4RWm.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/10166/the-witches-1990.json

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