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Earwig and the Witch

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Earwig and the Witch

PG

Released Feb 3, 2021

1h 23m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

Adventure

Fantasy

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Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.

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Critics Consensus

With a story as uninspired as its animation, Earwig and the Witch is a surprising -- and near-total -- misfire for Studio Ghibli.

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

Earwig and the Witch never finds the right tone, never really develops its characters, and never reaches the high standard of a Studio Ghibli production. It's profoundly skippable.

Sep 28, 2021

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

It's clearly aimed to appeal to kids more than grown-ups, but there is just the right amount of spark to hold everyone's attention.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 28, 2021

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

Earwig almost never leaves Mandrake's house once it moves there, and it doesn't take long for the movie to grow as bored and stir-crazy as its pre-teen namesake.

Rated: C-

Jun 14, 2021

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Earwig is a great character but that’s really all it has going for it... don’t even get me started on the the ending too

Jul 26, 2023

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Grace Han

Asian Movie Pulse

Goro Miyazaki misses the point of what makes Ghibli, well, Ghibli.

Rated: 1.5/5

May 25, 2022

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Carson Timar

Clapper

As a Studio Ghibli project, the film feels near-disastrous, standing as not only Gor Miyazaki's personal worst directorial effort but also the studio's worst outing overall.

Feb 22, 2022

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Skye

Fantastic movie, I really do hope theres another! If not, Ill just have to rewatch again and again like my other classic Studio Ghibli favorites.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/21

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Shaun B

I enjoyed where the story was headed but it ended so abruptly and suddenly, i almost wonder if i got the view the full movie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/21

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Krista E

it's a cute-ish movie, but it's not on par for Studio Ghibli.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/21

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Caleb

Yes, there are points where the CGI isn't the greatest. However, if you can get past that this was a great movie. I haven't laughed as hard as I did watching it in years! The ending is one to leave you in tears as well!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/21

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Lizzy

Not in English!!!!!!! Worst movie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/07/21

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Derek

Was disappointed the movie was not in English like the trailer. My daughter, who can't read, had a hard time understanding what was happening. Otherwise, the movie was great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/21

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Synopsis

Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.

Director: Goro Miyazaki
Producer: Toshio Suzuki
Screenwriter: Keiko Niwa, Emi Gunji
Distributor: GKIDS
Production Co: NHK, Shirogumi
Rating: PG (Rude Material|Some Scary Images)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 23, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $168.1K
Runtime: 1h 23m

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