Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at Bewitched

About the Film

Summary of Plot

Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the classic sitcom Bewitched (1964). – iMDB

Year Of Release

2005

Running Time

1 Hour 42 Minutes

Director

Nora Ephron

Tagline

Be warned. Be ready.

Opening Weekend US & Canada

$20,131,130

Trailer

Starring

Nicole Kidman – Isabella Bigelow
Will Ferrell – Jack Wyatt
Shirley MacLaine – Iris Smytheson
Michael Caine – Nigel Bigelow
Jason Schwartzman – Richie
Kristin Chenoweth – Maria Kelly
Heather Burns – Nina

Song From the OST

Trivia

• The Bewitched (1964) theme heard about halfway through this movie, complete with lyrics, sounds like Frank Sinatra, but it was actually a 1964 recording done by Steve Lawrence, who was known for his uncanny impersonation of Sinatra.
• The part of Nigel Bigelow was written specifically for Sir Michael Caine.
• Broomsticks were sent out to movie theaters as promotional items for this movie.
• Jim Carrey was approached to play Jack Wyatt/Darrin Stephens, but had to decline because of other commitments.