Bewitched (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bewitched is a 2005 fantasy comedy directed by Nora Ephron, starring Michael Caine, Nicole Kidman and Shirley MacLaine. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $131.4 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Nora Ephron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $85M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bewitched About?
The premise of Bewitched without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a failed relationship, Nkemakolam discovers she's pregnant and desperate to avoid scandal. She enters into a hasty marriage, which leads her into a world filled with enchantment, magic, and unexpected challenges as she tries to find happiness and navigate the complexities of love and family.
Bewitched Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- male rear nudity
- woman on top
- fellatio
- caressing
- salem massachusetts
- threesome
- female masturbation
- breasts
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- nipples
- sex scene
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- lust
- rear entry sex
- sex spoof
- sex comedy
- female nudity
- softcore
- time travel
- witch
- witch hunter
- magic
- housewife
- lesbian sex
Bewitched Cast
Michael Caine leads the cast, with Nicole Kidman and Shirley MacLaine. Directed by Nora Ephron; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nora Ephron
More from Nora Ephron
More films directed by Nora Ephron, best-rated first: Sleepless in Seattle, Julie & Julia, You've Got Mail and Michael.
Bewitched Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bewitched 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.0
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Bewitched Plot Summary
What happens in Bewitched from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the enchanting universe of Bewitched, we meet the spellbinding Samantha, portrayed by Elizabeth Montgomery, a stunning witch who daringly decides to marry the ordinary Darrin Stephens, originally brought to life by Dick York and later by Dick Sargent. As Samantha embarks on her journey to meet her husband’s expectations and embrace the role of the ideal suburban housewife, her magical relatives continuously meddle in their lives, expressing disapproval of their unconventional union.
The series artfully blends comedy with drama, showcasing Darrin’s frequent misadventures as he becomes the unsuspecting target of Samantha’s well-meaning yet chaotic spells. These magical mishaps often lead to hilariously disastrous situations affecting not just him, but also those around him—his boss, clients, neighbors, and even his own parents.
Full summary
The whole story of Bewitched, scene by scene
Bewitched Box Office & Budget
Bewitched grossed $131.4 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $63.3 million came from the US and Canada and $68.1 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$131.4M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $63.3M
- International
- $68.1M
- Budget
- $85M
How Well Do You Know Bewitched?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character of Samantha in the movie Bewitched?
Cars in Bewitched
18 cars on screen, including the Club Car Villager 4 and the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio 996.
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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Typ 1Y Important role -
2004 Volvo S80 Minor role
Bewitched Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Ma sorcière bien-aimée” and “Колдунья”.
- Also known as
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- Ma sorcière bien-aimée
- Колдунья
- A Feiticeira
- Embrujada
- Földre szállt boszorkány
- Tatlı Cadı
- Hechizada
- מכושפת
- 그녀는 요술쟁이
- Verliebt in eine Hexe
- Vita da strega
- En förtrollad romans
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- 家有仙妻
- Омагьосване
- Moje krásná čarodějka
- Czarownica
- Forhekset
- סמנתה
- Η Μάγισσα
- Embruixada
- Ma Sorcière bien aimée
- 奥さまは魔女
- Vaimoni on noita
- Чаклунка
- Moja krásna čarodejnica
- Mano žmona - ragana
- 神仙家庭, ჯადოქარი
- Cô Vợ Phù Thủy
- แม่มดเจ้าเสน่ห์
- U naručju vještice
- Ce vrăji a mai făcut nevasta mea
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Bewitched FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bewitched, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bewitched?
Bewitched runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Bewitched released?
Bewitched was released on June 24, 2005.
Who directed Bewitched?
Bewitched was directed by Nora Ephron.
More films by Nora Ephron Who is in the cast of Bewitched?
Bewitched stars Michael Caine, Nicole Kidman and Shirley MacLaine, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Bewitched make at the box office?
Bewitched grossed $131.4 million worldwide ($63.3 million domestic, $68.1 million international) on a budget of $85 million.
How is Bewitched rated?
Bewitched has 4.9/10 on IMDb and 34 on Metacritic.
Does Bewitched have a post-credit scene?
No. Bewitched has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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