Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
Eglantine Price, a witch-in-training living in wartime England, attempts to use her magical abilities to aid the country against the Nazi invasion. With the help of three orphaned children she's taken in and a bewitched bedknob that functions as a flying machine, she embarks on an adventure to find a powerful spell that could turn the tide of the war. Their journey takes them to the magical island of Naboombu, where they encounter animal royalty and face further challenges.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks was met with a generally positive reception from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its ambitious blend of live-action and animation, Angela Lansbury's performance, and its whimsical fantasy elements, though some found its pacing uneven. The film was a moderate box office success and earned three Academy Award nominations, winning one.
Google audience: Audiences generally loved the magical adventure and the charm of Angela Lansbury's character. Many recall fond childhood memories of the film's fantastical elements and catchy songs.
Won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Nominated for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Original Song ('The Age of Not Believing').
The famous song 'The Age of Not Believing' was written specifically for Angela Lansbury and became a signature tune for her in the film.
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