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Witchhammer

7.619701h 47mMovieDramaThriller

In the 1600s, an overzealous clergy hauls innocent women in front of tribunals, forces them to confess to imaginary witchery, and engages in brutal torture and persecution of their subjects.

DirectorOtakar Vávra
WritersOtakar Vávra·Ester Krumbachová
ProducerJiří Šebor

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Otakar Vávra

ERElo Romančík
Elo Romančík
Lautner
VŠVladimír Šmeral
Vladimír Šmeral
Boblig
SVSoňa Valentová
Soňa Valentová
Zuzana
JKJosef Kemr
Josef Kemr
Ignác
LSLola Skrbková
Lola Skrbková
Maryna
JŠJiřina Štěpničková
Jiřina Štěpničková
Dorota Groerová
MNMarie Nademlejnská
Marie Nademlejnská
Davidka
MKMiriam Kantorková
Miriam Kantorková
Tobiásová
LTLubor Tokoš
Lubor Tokoš
Sattler
BHBlažena Holišová
Blažena Holišová
Sattlerová
JOJaroslava Obermaierová
Jaroslava Obermaierová
Líza
JHJiří Holý
Jiří Holý
farár König

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Witchhammer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Witchhammer?

Witchhammer is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Witchhammer on Netflix?

No, Witchhammer is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Witchhammer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Witchhammer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Witchhammer for free?

Witchhammer is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.