Witchy Ways: The Lesbian Witch Romance UK Viewers Can Stream Now

Witchy Ways combines sapphic romance, witchcraft, ghosts and grief in a supernatural love story that places two women firmly at its centre. Written and directed by Jane Clark, the independent film stars Diora Baird, Marem Hassler and Candis Cayne and has continued finding new audiences following its LGBTQ+ festival appearances and wider streaming release.

For viewers looking for lesbian romance where sexuality is not treated as the problem that needs fixing, Witchy Ways has particular appeal. Eve and Danni are allowed to fall in love while dealing with magic, loss, family secrets and a rather complicated ghost.

What is Witchy Ways about?

Eve, played by Diora Baird, is a successful brand manager whose life has become dominated by work. Her mother, Mary, believed that a secluded cottage from her childhood was magical, but dies before the pair can visit it together.

Eve eventually travels there alone and meets Danni, played by Marem Hassler, who owns the property and seems to know more about Eve than she should. Their attraction grows, but Eve soon discovers that Danni comes from a long line of witches.

As their relationship develops, secrets connected to Danni’s past begin to emerge. A long buried tragedy, supernatural forces and problems surrounding the cottage put their new relationship under pressure, leaving the sceptical Eve facing a world she previously would never have believed existed.

Who stars in Witchy Ways?

Diora Baird leads the cast as Eve, with Marem Hassler playing Danni. Candis Cayne appears as Eve’s close friend Penny, while Marc Price plays Robby and David Fumero appears as Chief Rick Toth.

The wider cast includes Alexandra Barton, Guinevere Turner, Paul Fox, Michael Teh and Ava December Martinez. Jane Clark wrote and directed the film, with Clark, Hassler and Ainara Landon serving as producers.

Much of the film depends on the connection between Eve and Danni, and their chemistry has repeatedly been highlighted in positive audience reviews. Candis Cayne also brings humour and warmth to the story through Eve’s friendship with Penny.

LGBTQ+ representation in Witchy Ways

The relationship between Eve and Danni is the heart of Witchy Ways rather than a secondary LGBTQ+ storyline. Their attraction is treated naturally and neither woman has to justify being attracted to another woman before the story can move forward.

Clark has explained that she wanted to create a supernatural romance in which queer women were not merely included but celebrated. While researching witchcraft, she also recognised parallels between people historically feeling unable to live openly with their spiritual identities and experiences familiar to LGBTQ+ communities.

There is LGBTQ+ representation behind the characters too. LGBTQ+ publication Tagg reported that Baird, Hassler and Cayne are members of the community, while Cayne has long been an important transgender presence in television and film.

It gives Witchy Ways something still valuable in queer cinema. Eve and Danni get romance, attraction, humour, danger and supernatural adventure without their sexuality becoming the tragedy driving the story.

Where was Witchy Ways filmed?

Witchy Ways was filmed in Topanga Canyon, California, and the location plays a major role in creating the film’s atmosphere. The secluded landscape gives Eve’s escape from her everyday life a convincing sense that she has entered somewhere completely different.

The cottage, surrounding hills and natural scenery complement the film’s interest in witchcraft and spirituality. The location has also attracted praise from viewers, with several IMDb reviews specifically highlighting the scenery and cinematography.

Release history, runtime and festivals

Witchy Ways is a standalone feature film, so there are no seasons or episodes. Apple TV UK currently lists the 2024 film at one hour and 37 minutes, while IMDb lists a runtime of one hour and 38 minutes.

Its festival journey included FilmOut San Diego in September 2024, where it was presented as a supernatural film combining comedy, drama and genre elements. It also appeared at Reeling, the Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, and later screened at the LA Femme International Film Festival in October 2024.

The film subsequently received a wider digital release through LGBTQ+ film distributor Wolfe Video, helping it reach audiences beyond the festival circuit.

Awards and recognition

Witchy Ways received the 2024 ReFrame Stamp and appears on ReFrame’s official list of film recipients. The initiative recognises productions meeting its criteria for gender balanced hiring across key roles in front of and behind the camera.

That recognition feels particularly relevant for a film built around women both creatively and dramatically, with Clark directing and writing while Hassler also served as one of the producers.

Witchy Ways IMDb rating and reviews

At the time of writing, Witchy Ways holds a 5.5 out of 10 IMDb rating from around 255 ratings. That overall figure shows a mixed response, although the individual written reviews include numerous considerably higher scores.

Positive IMDb reviews praise the chemistry between Hassler and Baird, the Topanga Canyon setting, its portrayal of witchcraft and the combination of romance and supernatural storytelling. Scores of 8, 9 and 10 appear among viewer reviews, alongside more critical reactions from people who found the film slower or less polished than they wanted.

That divide is worth acknowledging. Witchy Ways is an independent production and will not appeal equally to viewers expecting a large scale fantasy film, but its more intimate style is also part of what many of its supporters enjoy.

Where can UK viewers watch Witchy Ways?

Witchy Ways is currently easy to find in the UK. The film’s official website lists Tubi as offering it free to UK viewers, while Amazon offers Prime and rental or purchase options, and Apple TV offers rental or purchase.

Apple TV UK lists the film with a 12 rating. As streaming catalogues can change, viewers should check the individual service for current availability before watching.

SoapLandTV verdict: Why Witchy Ways matters

Witchy Ways works best when it simply allows Eve and Danni to occupy a kind of story LGBTQ+ women have historically not always been given. They are not supporting characters watching somebody else’s supernatural romance unfold because the romance belongs to them.

The film also gives its characters room for affection, attraction, friendship, grief and humour alongside the witchcraft and ghostly elements. Its IMDb rating shows it will not work for every viewer, but those looking for an independent sapphic romance with a supernatural edge may find plenty to enjoy.

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