The Craft (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Craft is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Andrew Fleming, starring Robin Tunney, Cliff De Young and Neve Campbell. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $24.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Andrew Fleming
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Craft About?
The premise of The Craft without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A newcomer finds acceptance and power when she joins a group of teenage witches. They use their newfound abilities to seek retribution against those who have wronged them. As their magic grows stronger, the witches’ actions lead to increasingly dangerous consequences, blurring the lines between friendship and destruction in a thrilling exploration of power, revenge, and adolescent rebellion.
The Craft Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- witch
- witchcraft
- coven
- 1990s
- teenage witch
- bully comeuppance
- coming of age
- friendship
- female bonding
- invocation
- spell
- outcast
+38 more Show fewer
- magic
- supernatural power
- cult film
- teen movie
- black magic
- white magic
- incantation
- book of magic
- airplane
- surrealism
- karma
- revenge
- goth
- racism
- goth girl
- high school
- bewitched
- female protagonist
- experimental medical procedure
- medical procedure
- extreme pain
- mother daughter relationship
- initiation
- chalice
- ceremonial blade
- dead mother
- dead shark on a beach
- balancing a pencil on end
- teenage girl as protagonist
- teenage protagonist
- abusive husband
- close up of a woman's mouth
- occult
- power struggle
- goth teenager
- high school student
- telekinesis
- lightning
The Craft Cast
Robin Tunney leads the cast, with Cliff De Young and Neve Campbell. Directed by Andrew Fleming; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Andrew Fleming
Also Starring in The Craft
· 6 moreMore from Andrew Fleming
More films directed by Andrew Fleming, best-rated first: Ideal Home, Dick, Hamlet 2 and Nancy Drew.
The Craft Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Craft 55 on Metacritic.
-
Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.7
See on Metacritic
The Craft Plot Summary
What happens in The Craft from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sarah Bailey, played by Robin Tunney, is a troubled teenager grappling with past turmoil, including a previous suicide attempt. Recently relocating from San Francisco to Los Angeles with her father, Cliff De Young, and her stepmother, she faces new challenges as she enrolls in an unfamiliar Catholic high school. Struggling to fit in, her journey takes a notable turn during French class, where her classmate Bonnie, portrayed by Neve Campbell, witnesses a bewildering display of Sarah’s emerging telekinetic abilities as she effortlessly rotates a pencil on its tip.
Full summary
The whole story of The Craft, scene by scene
The Craft Box Office
The Craft grossed $24.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.8M
- US & Canada
- $24.8M
The Craft Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 6 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Clip Light As A Feather
- Clip Beachfront Seance
- Clip Casting Spells In The Woods
- Clip The Power Of Manon
How Well Do You Know The Craft?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that moves to Los Angeles?
Cars in The Craft
17 cars on screen, including the 1994 Ford Mustang and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
-
1994 Ford Mustang Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1975 Chevrolet K-Series Minor role
The Craft Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Jóvenes Brujas” and “The Craft : Dangereuse Alliance”.
- Also known as
-
- Jóvenes Brujas
- The Craft : Dangereuse Alliance
- ザ・クラフト
- Jóvenes y brujas
- Der Hexenclub
- Dangereuse Alliance
- Giovani streghe
- Вещи в занаята
- Čarodějky
- Колдовство
- 魔女游戏
- Bűvölet
+19 more Show fewer
- O Feitiço
- Den onde cirkel
- הכישוף
- Clubul vrăjitoarelor
- Jovens Bruxas
- Büyücüler Kulübü
- Кучке из Иствика
- 크래프트
- Den onda cirkeln
- Szkoła czarownic
- สี่แหววพลังแม่มด
- Noitapiiri
- 魔女遊戲
- Spolok čarodejníc
- Чаклунство
- Magie noire
- Phù Thủy Học Đường
- Den onde sirkel
- Raganų klubas
Seen The Craft?
Movies Like The Craft
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Craft: Legacy, Witchcraft and The Witch.
The Craft FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Craft, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Craft?
The Craft runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Craft released?
The Craft was released on May 3, 1996.
Who directed The Craft?
The Craft was directed by Andrew Fleming.
More films by Andrew Fleming Who is in the cast of The Craft?
The Craft stars Robin Tunney, Cliff De Young and Neve Campbell, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Craft make at the box office?
The Craft grossed $24.8 million worldwide.
How is The Craft rated?
The Craft has 55 on Metacritic.
Does The Craft have a post-credit scene?
No. The Craft has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
