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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Griffin Dunne
Writers (WGA):
Alice Hoffman (based on the novel by)
Robin Swicord (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
16 October 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Romance more
Tagline:
There's a little witch in every woman. more
Plot:
Sally and Gillian Owens have always known they were different. Raised by their aunts after their parents' death... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
The Witches of Eastwick with a twist of lemon . . . . more (240 total)

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence, intense thematic elements and sensuality.
Runtime:
103 min
Country:
USA | Australia
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

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Trivia:
Originally set on an island in New England, but was filmed in the San Juan Strait in Washington State on the west coast due to weather and financial reasons. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The sisters have a 'Dualit' toaster in their kitchen. At one point the toaster makes a loud 'ping' noise and the toast shoots out. That model of Dualit doesn't do that. It has a lever that you have to use to manually lift out the toast. It doesn't ping either, it has a dial that counts down the seconds with a clockwork grind, and then just stops. more
Quotes:
Sally Owens: Since when is being a slut a crime in this family? more
Movie Connections:
References "The Twilight Zone" (1959) more
Soundtrack:
Everywhere more

FAQ

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27 out of 34 people found the following comment useful.
The Witches of Eastwick with a twist of lemon . . . ., 19 March 1999
10/10
Author: Eric Skoglund (e_skoglund@yahoo.com) from New York, NY

I liked Practical Magic a lot. I didn't think I would because it was about two sisters and seems to be a "chick flick". However, there was a lot more to the movie than the relationship between Gillian and Sally Owens. For example, Gillian is possessed by the soul of her cruel mate after Sally accidentally kills him with too much magic. Also, the Owens curse plays a pivotal role in the movie. I was surprised by the movie and I know it should have made a lot more money, but the timing of the release was probably wrong. Good actors, and good direction. I bet the book is good too.

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