Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- comforting
- hopeful
- family movie night
- cozy weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics recognized Catherine Bell's appeal but broadly found the film predictable, banal, and weakened by placid performances and soap-opera dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The proposed bridge and annexation divide Middleton, with Cassie drawn into the mayoral opposition.
Cassie invites her newly discovered maternal niece Abigail into the family.
Cassandra's supernatural identity and Abigail's junior magic operate within family and community life.
Brandon writes a song for music academy while relying on Wesley for lyrics and Lori develops a crush.
Films like The Good Witch's Family, and why
The Good Witch
family-friendly small-town fantasy with a gentle magical protagonist and domestic ensemble storytelling
The Good Witch's Garden
comforting television fantasy centered on an enigmatic witch and community relationships
Practical Magic
wholesome coming-of-age magic, family bonds, and low-stakes supernatural conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Craig Pryce
- Release Date
- 2011-10-29
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (89)
Cast
- Catherine Bell
- Chris Potter
- Catherine Disher
- Sarah Power
- Hannah Endicott-Douglas
- Matthew Knight
- Rhys Ward
- Noah Cappe
- Paul Miller
- Craig Eldridge
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Good Witch's Family about?
- A benevolent witch balances family revelations, teenage aspirations, and a contentious bridge proposal in a cozy small-town fantasy.
- What is The Good Witch's Family like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Good Witch's Family as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Good Witch's Family violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Good Witch's Family.
- What did critics think of The Good Witch's Family?
- Critics recognized Catherine Bell's appeal but broadly found the film predictable, banal, and weakened by placid performances and soap-opera dialogue.
- Which films are like The Good Witch's Family?
- Films with a similar feel include The Good Witch, The Good Witch's Garden, and Practical Magic.
- How long is The Good Witch's Family?
- The Good Witch's Family runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Good Witch's Family?
- In United States, The Good Witch's Family is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
