Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a 1971 animated musical directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson and Roddy McDowall. It is partly based on Bed-Knob and Broomstick by Mary Norton and Erik Blegvad. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $844 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Special Visual Effects. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks About?
The premise of Bedknobs and Broomsticks without spoilers, adapted from Bed-Knob and Broomstick by Mary Norton and Erik Blegvad. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a trainee witch named Miss Eglantine Price finds herself in wartime England. To protect the country, she seeks to master her magical abilities, aided by a stern instructor, Emelius Brown. Along with three evacuated children, she embarks on a whimsical journey involving a magical bed, encountering spells, singing suits of armor, and a quest to stop the Nazis. It's a fantastical adventure where magic and wartime efforts collide.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1940s
- underwater scene
- magic
- witch
- witchcraft
- island
- england
- magician
- football match
- battle
- boy
- anthropomorphism
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- world war two
- cartoon reality crossover
- bedknob
- mysterious island
- flying broomstick
- girl
- football
- black cat
- animate suit of armor
- magic spell
- german soldier
- motorcycle with a sidecar
- bed
- book
- village
- pet cat
- transformation
- fantasy sequence
- combat
- explosion
- brother brother relationship
- live action and animation
- rabbit
- anthropomorphic animal
- flying bed
- middle age romance
- invasion
- london england
- lion
- nazi
- con artist
- good versus evil
- reference to henri de toulouse lautrec
- lost island
- anthropomorphic lion
- anthropomorphic bear
- anthropomorphic elephant
- anthropomorphic rabbit
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Cast
Angela Lansbury leads the cast, with David Tomlinson and Roddy McDowall. Directed by Robert Stevenson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Stevenson
Also Starring in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
· 6 moreMore from Robert Stevenson
More films directed by Robert Stevenson, best-rated first: Mary Poppins, Blackbeard's Ghost, Old Yeller and Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bedknobs and Broomsticks 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 70% User score
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks Plot Summary
What happens in Bedknobs and Broomsticks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Blitz wreaks havoc over London in August 1940, three orphaned siblings—Charlie, Carrie, and Paul Rawlins—are taken away from the war-torn city to the serene countryside of Pepperinge Eye, situated near the picturesque Dorset coast. Here, they find themselves under the temporary guardianship of the indecisive Miss Eglantine Price, portrayed by Angela Lansbury, who harbors her own secrets. Initially, the children’s desperation drives them to consider fleeing back to London. However, after witnessing Miss Price’s clumsy attempt at flying on a broomstick, their plans undergo a change. This moment catalyzes an unexpected series of events when Miss Price discloses that she is learning witchcraft through correspondence courses, aiming to use her newfound abilities to assist Britain in its fight against the Nazis.
Full summary
The whole story of Bedknobs and Broomsticks, scene by scene
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Box Office
Bedknobs and Broomsticks grossed $844 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$844
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Awards & Nominations
Bedknobs and Broomsticks won 1 Oscar, including Special Visual Effects. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1972, with 1 win from 5 nominations.
1 win6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1972 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Special Visual Effects
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Scoring: Adaptation and Original Song Score)
- Nominated Music (Song—Original for the Picture) – Country Joe and the Fish
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Golden Globes 1972 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Angela Lansbury
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971 Theatrical Trailer #2
- Trailer Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971 Theatrical Trailer #3
- Trailer Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1979 Reissue Trailer
- Clip Cinemoments: Bedknobs and Broomsticks
How Well Do You Know Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event leads the Rawlins siblings to Miss Eglantine Price's home?
Cars in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
4 cars on screen, including the 1923 Triumph Ricardo and the 1935 Vauxhall Light Six.
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1933 Ford Eight Background role -
unknown Background role
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Sängknoppar och Kvastskaft” and “La bruja novata”.
- Also known as
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- Sängknoppar och Kvastskaft
- La bruja novata
- تخت خواب سحر آمیز
- L'apprentie sorcière
- Heksen & Bezemstelen
- Ágygömb és seprűnyél
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks: 25th Anniversary Special Edition
- Ручки і мітли
- Sihirli Formül
- 飛天萬能床
- Набалдашник и метла
- Se a Minha Cama Voasse...
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- Gałki od łóżka i kije od miotły
- Travesuras de una bruja
- Hokus pokus kosteskaft
- Heksen en bezemstelen
- ベッドかざりとほうき
- Pomi d'ottone e manici di scopa
- Μάγισσες και σκουπόξυλα
- Kreveti i metle
- Вещицата с летящото легло
- Se Minha Cama Voasse
- Die tollkühne Hexe in ihrem fliegenden Bett
- המיטה המעופפת
- 마법의 빗자루
- Hokkus pokkus taikaluudalla
- Bedknobs ve Süpürgeler
- 飞天万能床
- Kouzelná slečna Priceová
- L’aprenenta de bruixa
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Bedknobs and Broomsticks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Bedknobs and Broomsticks released?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks was released on December 13, 1971.
Who directed Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks was directed by Robert Stevenson.
More films by Robert Stevenson Who is in the cast of Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks stars Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson and Roddy McDowall, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bedknobs and Broomsticks make at the box office?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks grossed $844 worldwide.
How is Bedknobs and Broomsticks rated?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks based on a book?
Yes. Bedknobs and Broomsticks is partly adapted from Bed-Knob and Broomstick by Mary Norton and Erik Blegvad.
What awards did Bedknobs and Broomsticks win?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Special Visual Effects at the Oscars 1972.
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