Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971 · Movie · G · 117 min · ★ 7.0 · 63% critics
During World War II, three children evacuated from London are sent to live in the countryside with a strict, eccentric woman. Their uneasy new home turns into an unexpected adventure when they discover she’s learning magic, and a search for a missing spell leads to strange places, songs, and a surprising chance to help in the war effort.
Based on Bonfires and Broomsticks, The Magic Bedknob
Also known as Bedknobs and Broomsticks: 25th Anniversary Special Edition
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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-10-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 63/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (1,028 votes)
About
If you enjoy old-school Disney whimsy, musical numbers, and a mix of cozy comedy with wartime stakes, this should land well, especially if you like Mary Poppins; Not for you if you dislike long runtimes or frequent singing.
Pros: warm family charm; playful magic adventures; fun live-action animation | Cons: slow pacing at start; uneven episodic story; songs not always memorable
Themes
- witch
- flying
- nazi
- world war ii
- knight
- live action and animation
- children in wartime
- farmer's market
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1972
- Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1972 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1972 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1972 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1972 · nominated
Cast & crew
Angela Lansbury
as Miss Price
David Tomlinson
as Emelius
Roddy McDowall
as Mr. Jelk
Sam Jaffe
as Bookman
John Ericson
as Col. Heller
Bruce Forsyth
as Swinburne
- CO
Cindy O'Callaghan
as Carrie
- RS
Roy Snart
as Paul
Ian Weighill
as Charlie
- TO
Tessie O'Shea
as Mrs. Hobday
Directed by Robert Stevenson