Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

Name: Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Released: 1971-12-13
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe, John Ericson

The bed is ready for takeoff.

Three wartime evacuees discover that their host is studying witchcraft. A traveling bed carries them on a search for a missing spell that could help defend England, including a visit to an animated animal island.

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Why it’s a little special

A peculiar and charming mix of live action, animation and musical fantasy. The traveling bed and magical lessons give a familiar household object an adventurous second life.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

World War II, evacuated children and invading soldiers shape the story. Weapons, explosions and animated fighting appear, alongside dated cultural and gender portrayals.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe, John Ericson, Ian Weighill, Tessie O'Shea, Bruce Forsyth, Rick Traeger, Arthur Gould-Porter, Roy Snart, Tony Roberts, Reginald Owen, Ben Wrigley, Cyril Delevanti, Cindy O'Callaghan
Written by: Mary Norton, Ralph Wright, Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi, Ted Berman
Release date: December 13, 1971
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Language: English