The Witches of Eastwick (1987): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Witches of Eastwick is a 1987 fantasy horror film directed by George Miller, starring Susan Sarandon, Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer. It is partly based on The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $63.8 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 9 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- George Miller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Witches of Eastwick About?
The premise of The Witches of Eastwick without spoilers, adapted from The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three women, Alexandra, Jane, and Sukie, living in the quiet town of Eastwick, find their lives dramatically changed by the arrival of the mysterious and alluring Daryl Van Horne. As they form an unexpected friendship with him, they begin to experience strange and wonderful events, realizing they possess extraordinary powers. However, their newfound joy is threatened as they uncover a dark secret behind Daryl's charm and the true nature of his intentions.
The Witches of Eastwick Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dark comedy
- windstorm
- verbose speech
- 1980s
- hand on woman's butt
- making a wish
- stranger
- widow
- slapping a woman's butt
- vomiting
- murder
- lingerie
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- snake attack
- bare chested man
- man spreads a woman's legs
- man wears a tuxedo
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- woman molested by a man
- braless
- trumpet
- tuba
- trombone
- saxophone
- drums
- rhode island
- rich woman
- woman with a bare midriff
- implied sex
- cello
- husband murders his wife
- husband wife relationship
- child
- slipping and falling
- nicholson and pfeiffer
- village
- witch horror
- man
- 20th century
- product placement
- woman kissing a woman's hand
- sculptress
- writer
- teacher
- new england
- musician
- mansion
- devil
- overalls
- vomiting on someone
- ice cream parlor
The Witches of Eastwick Cast
Susan Sarandon leads the cast, with Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer. Directed by George Miller; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Miller
The Witches of Eastwick Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Witches of Eastwick 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Witches of Eastwick Plot Summary
What happens in The Witches of Eastwick from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alexandra Medford, Jane Spofford, and Sukie Ridgemont are three discontented women residing in the charming town of Eastwick, Rhode Island. Alex, a sculptor, navigates life as a single mother, while Jane, a recently divorced music teacher, grapples with her inability to conceive. Sukie, a columnist for the local newspaper Eastwick Word, balances her life with six kids. Each of them has faced the hardships of lost relationships; Alex’s husband has passed away, Jane’s has left her, and Sukie’s has walked out. Unbeknownst to them, they form a coven, convening weekly to share their thoughts on their ideal partners.
Full summary
The whole story of The Witches of Eastwick, scene by scene
The Witches of Eastwick Box Office
The Witches of Eastwick grossed $63.8 million worldwide. $63.8 million came from the US and Canada and $165 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$63.8M
- US & Canada
- $63.8M
- International
- $165
The Witches of Eastwick Awards & Nominations
The Witches of Eastwick won 2 awards from 9 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1988, with 1 win from 6 nominations.
2 wins9 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1988 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Actor
- Nominated Best Actress
- Nominated Best Music
- Nominated Best Special Effects
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
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BAFTA 1988 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Sound
The Witches of Eastwick Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Witches of Eastwick.
How Well Do You Know The Witches of Eastwick?
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 do the three women in Eastwick bond over?
Cars in The Witches of Eastwick
6 cars on screen, including the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 and the 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible I Typ 17.
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 Main role -
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1978 BMW 7 E23 Minor role -
1979 Dodge Dodge Van Minor role
The Witches of Eastwick Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Les sorcières d'Eastwick” and “As Bruxas De Eastwick”.
- Also known as
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- Les sorcières d'Eastwick
- As Bruxas De Eastwick
- Le streghe di Eastwick
- Las brujas de Eastwick
- Die Hexen von Eastwick
- Kasabanın Cadıları
- Иствикские ведьмы
- Häxorna i Eastwick
- Az eastwicki boszorkányok
- Čarodějky z Eastwicku
- Czarownice z Eastwick
- Heksene fra Eastwick
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- Οι Μάγισσες του Ήστγουικ
- המכשפות מאיסטוויק
- Les bruixes d’Eastwick
- Іствікські відьми
- 紫屋魔戀
- Heksene i Eastwick
- イーストウィックの魔女たち
- Вещиците от Истуик
- Istviko raganos
- 이스트윅의 마녀들
- Čarodejnice z Eastwicku
- 东镇女巫
- Noidat, ისტვიკელი ალქაჯები
- Những Phù Thủy Thành Phố Eastwick
- Vještice iz Eastwicka
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The Witches of Eastwick FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Witches of Eastwick, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Witches of Eastwick?
The Witches of Eastwick runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Witches of Eastwick released?
The Witches of Eastwick was released on June 12, 1987.
Who directed The Witches of Eastwick?
The Witches of Eastwick was directed by George Miller.
More films by George Miller Who is in the cast of The Witches of Eastwick?
The Witches of Eastwick stars Susan Sarandon, Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Witches of Eastwick make at the box office?
The Witches of Eastwick grossed $63.8 million worldwide ($63.8 million domestic, $165 international).
How is The Witches of Eastwick rated?
The Witches of Eastwick has 67 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is The Witches of Eastwick based on a book?
Yes. The Witches of Eastwick is partly adapted from The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike.
What awards did The Witches of Eastwick win?
The Witches of Eastwick won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1988.
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