Bewitched

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Bewitched

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2005

1h 42m

Romance

Comedy

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Movie star Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) has hit a rough patch in his career. Looking to make a comeback, he signs on to play the role of Darrin in a movie version of the popular 1960s sitcom "Bewitched." Jack insists that an unknown is hired to play Darrin's better half, the beguiling witch-housewife Samantha, so the studio finds an up-and-comer named Isabel Bigelow (Nicole Kidman). Once shooting begins, though, Jack learns that Isabel was cast too well -- since she actually is a witch.

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Critics Consensus

Bewitched is haunted by scattered laughs and a lack of direction.

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Leslie Felperin

Film4

There may be special effects aplenty here, but precious little magic.

May 18, 2008

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David Ansen

Newsweek

By the tepid ending, the movie appears to have been sedated.

Nov 5, 2007

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Ben Walters

Time Out

Despite the intriguing set-up, formula proves as hard a habit for Ephron to kick as magic is for Isabel.

Jun 24, 2006

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Steven Lindsey

Texas Triangle/TXT

There are possibly two genuine laughs in the entire movie.

Rated: 0.5/4

May 8, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

An uneasy mixture of special effects movie and romantic comedy without ever really committing to either one.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

From the twitch of Nicole's nose to the comedically appropriate soundtrack ... there is a nostalgic magic that is, let's face it - simply bewitching! Witches Honor!

Nov 6, 2019

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Wendy M

I'm not sure what these other reviewers were expecting from this film, a classic? A masterpiece of cinema? It's a silly little film paying homage to an old, beloved, niche sitcom. Sure, Kidman's character starts out as a naive, breathless, quirky sidekick, but soon gets into the groove of it all. Not a film to be taken seriously, but definitely a fun little watch, especially years after it was made, and getting to see these well established actors in some early roles that they'd rather forget. Some people need to lighten up lol.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Carolyn C

What an adorable Rom Com! It's light and sweet. So easy to get swept up in the Nicole and Will charm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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JDC M

It's a 2005 romcom that feels like a 2005 romcom - energy is great throughout and if you take it at what it is: a love letter to the series, I think it works well. I may be clouded by nostalgia but watching it nearly 20 years later was still fun. Great for casual weekend viewing, some of these reviews are overthinking it- it's really not that deep.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Lee H

I enjoyed it. It looks good and it is light hearted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/24

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Audience Member

It’s fine not bad. Nicole and Will make it work.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/20/24

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VerÃ³nica P

I still remember my mom and I debating if we should leave the theater because the movie was so bad.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Synopsis

Movie star Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) has hit a rough patch in his career. Looking to make a comeback, he signs on to play the role of Darrin in a movie version of the popular 1960s sitcom "Bewitched." Jack insists that an unknown is hired to play Darrin's better half, the beguiling witch-housewife Samantha, so the studio finds an up-and-comer named Isabel Bigelow (Nicole Kidman). Once shooting begins, though, Jack learns that Isabel was cast too well -- since she actually is a witch.

Director: Nora Ephron
Producer: Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall, Nora Ephron
Screenwriter: Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Red Wagon Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sex and Drug References|Partial Nudity|Some Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.3M
Runtime: 1h 42m

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