Is The Witch appropriate for children?

# The Witch - Parental Guide This intense 1630s horror film features strong violence, disturbing imagery, and a bleak atmosphere designed to unsettle viewers. It contains profanity, some sexual content, and psychological terror rather than jump scares. Not appropriate for children under 16-17, and best suited for mature horror fans who appreciate slow-burn, unsettling storytelling.

What age is The Witch suitable for?

Our verdict for The Witch is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Witch safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2016

Rating

Genre

Horror, Fantasy, Drama

Synopsis

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.

Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy

Thomasin

Ralph Ineson

William

Kate Dickie

Katherine

Harvey Scrimshaw

Caleb

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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