Director: Nora Ephron
Writer: Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Adam McKay
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Kristin Chenoweth
Released: July 7, 2005
Rating: (PG)
Runtime: 102 minutes
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Story: Out in California's San Fernando Valley, Isabel is trying to reinvent herself. A naive, good-natured witch, she is determined to disavow her supernatural powers and lead a 'normal' life.
At the same time, across town, Jack Wyatt, a tall, charming actor is trying to get his career back on track. He sets his sights on an updated version of the beloved 1960s situation comedy "Bewitched", reconceived as a starring vehicle for himself in the role of the mere-mortal Darrin.
Fate steps in when Jack accidentally runs into Isabel. He is immediately attracted to her and her nose, which bears an uncanny resemblance to the nose of Elizabeth Montgomery, who played Samantha in the original TV version. He becomes convinced she could play the witch Samantha in his new series.
Isabel is also taken with Jack, seeing him as the quintessential mortal man with whom she can settle down and lead the normal life she so desires.
It turns out they're both right - but in ways neither of them ever imagined.
Cast:
Nicole Kidman Isabel Bigelow/Samantha
Will Ferrell Jack Wyatt/Darrin
Shirley MacLaine Iris Smythson/Endora
Michael Caine Nigel Bigelow
Jason Schwartzman Ritchie
Kristin Chenoweth Maria Kelly
Heather Burns Nina
Jim Turner Larry
Stephen Colbert Stu Robison
David Alan Grier Jim Fields
Michael Badalucco Joey Props
Carole Shelley Aunt Clara
Steve Carell Uncle Arthur
Katie Finneran Sheila Wyatt
James Lipton Himself