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Sabrina the Teenage Witch

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.3K
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Melissa Joan Hart in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
ComedyFamilyFantasy

Sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, Sabrina Sawyer discovers on her 16th birthday that she's a witch.Sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, Sabrina Sawyer discovers on her 16th birthday that she's a witch.Sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, Sabrina Sawyer discovers on her 16th birthday that she's a witch.

  • Director
    • Tibor Takács
  • Writers
    • Barney Cohen
    • Kathryn Wallack
    • Nicholas Factor
  • Stars
    • Melissa Joan Hart
    • Sherry Miller
    • Charlene Fernetz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    8.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writers
      • Barney Cohen
      • Kathryn Wallack
      • Nicholas Factor
    • Stars
      • Melissa Joan Hart
      • Sherry Miller
      • Charlene Fernetz
    • 22User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Melissa Joan Hart
    Melissa Joan Hart
    • Sabrina Spellman
    Sherry Miller
    Sherry Miller
    • Aunt Hilda
    Charlene Fernetz
    Charlene Fernetz
    • Aunt Zelda
    Michelle Beaudoin
    • Marnie Littlefield
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Seth
    Tobias Mehler
    Tobias Mehler
    • Harvey
    Lalainia Lindbjerg
    Lalainia Lindbjerg
    • Katy Lemore
    Laura Harris
    Laura Harris
    • Freddie
    Kea Wong
    Kea Wong
    • Fran
    Jo Bates
    Jo Bates
    • Coach
    Janine Cox
    • Sales Clerk
    Biski Gugushe
    Biski Gugushe
    • Larry
    Tyler Labine
    Tyler Labine
    • Mark
    Jim Swansburg
    • Mr. Dingle
    Noel Geer
    • Jeff
    Volton
    • D.J.
    Cory Chetyrbok
    Cory Chetyrbok
    • Science Class Student
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Kevin Corey
    • Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writers
      • Barney Cohen
      • Kathryn Wallack
      • Nicholas Factor
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    7ashleyparsons115

    If you love the series, you'll love the movie!

    I myself grew up watching the Sabrina the Teenage Witch episodes. If you are a big fan of Melissa Joan Hart or love the series then you will definitely love this movie. The movie takes place at the beginning when Sabrina just discovers that she is a witch. It is very interesting to see how she copes with it and what she goes through. However not all of the main characters in the show make it to the movie since the movie was created first. The voice of Salem you can also tell is off. But, it is a great started movie to the series. I loved watching it.

    If you like Sabrina, then watch this movie. It will amaze you. It is magical.
    sundrop

    Watch the TV Show

    I am a huge fan of the TV show, but this movie was not exactly like it. I thought that the movie would be like the beginning of the TV series, and have the same cast and set as before. It didn't.

    There is no humor in this one, and the aunts seem almost spooky. They're funny in the real show, but in this movie how they shut their eyes and mumble is almost creepy. They seem pretty cool in the show, but in this, they seem hopelessly old-fashioned and eccentric. I also think that this should have had something more to do with the Other Realm and being a witch than popularity and crushes. Also, Salem's voice in this is British, and he doesn't even make one funny remark.

    Even though this was far from the quality of the TV series, I am very glad that it aired. If it weren't for this, the show might not have existed! Overall, I'm glad that this movie exists, but I wish it had been like the TV show.
    famousgir1

    Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, The Movie.

    Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, well, of course the movie is about Sabrina, a teenage girl who is sent to live with her two strange aunts. Whilst there, on her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina finds out she's a witch. At first, she doesn't know what to think, but she soon gets used to it. It's good that Melissa Joan Hart who also plays Sabrina in the TV Show, of the same name plays Sabrina here too as she really suits the role. It's a shame we don't have the likes of Jenna Leigh Green here though who played Libby Chessler for a few years on Sabrina, the TV Show, as she was really great, but fans of the show will most likely like this movie, anyway. I also think this is better then some of the other Sabrina TV movies.
    kenny_c_hueholt

    I agree. The TV show's much better.

    I hate to admit it, but I agree with most of the comments here. Rather than Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick as the aunts, Nick Bakay as Salem, we have an entirely different cast. The only ones that are the same as they appeared on the show were Melissa Joan Hart and Michelle Beudoin. But there are quite a few notable differences. Sabrina Sawyer instead of Sabrina Spellman, a British Salem instead of the one we all know and love. The movie was okay, but it just doesn't compare to the greatness of the TV show. I recommend "Sabrina Goes to Rome" or "Sabrina Down Under." Those movies are more up-to-date.
    chester-gray

    Kinda dumb, but give it a chance..

    This may have not been the greatest show ever on television, but it wasn't the worst either. The funniest character was probably the cat, but everyone played a good part. So, although it was lame at times, it was OK if nothing else was on.

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    • Trivia
      Melissa Joan Hart didn't have to audition for the role of Sabrina. Her mother Paula Hart's production company acquired the character rights from Archie Comics in hopes that her daughter could play her. The television movie was such a success that it later became a popular television series.
    • Goofs
      When Katie is sitting in her red car, being informed about the pin the tail on the donkey game at Sabrina's party, as she pulls out of her parking space you can see the reflection of a crew-member in the side of her car.
    • Quotes

      Coach: Sabrina is in the school locker room as her coach walks by

      Coach: Come on Sabrina, get the lead out! I want you on the field now!

    • Connections
      Edited into High School Musical (2006)

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Hungary
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sabrina, la bruja adolescente
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Showtime Networks
      • Barney Cohen / Kathryn Wallack Productions
      • Once and Future Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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