There was a movie i think in the late 90's before all the harry potter about a school of witchcraft what is it

Question

i (believe) in the early ninetys or possibly the late 80's there was a movie i distictly remember seeing about a school of witchcraft, it may or may not have included boys i dont remember, all i do remember is the story followed one girl who owned a black cat who either ran away from home or ran away from the school. Thats really all i can remember but its been bugging me for a while, possibly someone out there know what movie im referring to PS its not bedknobs and broomsticks in case anyone wants to answer that. Its possible that she had some sort of delivery job that she utilized her broomstick for? my memory of the movie is very spotty but like i said its been botherin me for a while so help me out! thanks

Answer 1

I think you are thinking of Kiki's Delivery Service, but that's animated. This movie came out in 1989. Here is the plot line for the movie:
"Kiki is thirteen and on her own. Once a witch turns thirteen, it is time for her to go out and find a city to settle in for a year to complete her witches study. It is this time for her and we get to go along as she attempts to survive in the world on her own. Written by Colin Mahoney {[e-mail]}

Kiki, a young witch-in-training, has reached the age of 13. According to tradition, all witches of that age must leave home for one year, so that they can learn how to live on their own. Kiki, along with her talking cat Gigi, fly away to live in the seaside town of Korico. After starting her own delivery service (using her broom as the delivery vehicle), Kiki must learn how to deal with her new life, especially after she loses the power to fly. Written by Mike Konczewski"

It was released by Hayao Miyazaki who has directed many animated films.

There is also The Worst Witch. ""The Worst Witch" series is based on the four "Worst Witch" books by Jill Murphy. It follows the adventures of Mildred Hubble, (Georgina Sherrington) a witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble. Written by Carrie

It ran from 1998 to 2001. It was followed up by Weirdsister College which was a continuation of the "Worst Witch".

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

I'm thinking the movie you could be looking for is called, "The Worst Witch". The show is centered around a witch (Mildred Hubble) at an all girl's witchcraft school. Mildred seems to get herself into a lot of trouble thanks to another witch Ethel. It was also a tv series for awhile. Mildred was also afraid of heights so flying on her broom was hard for her. Does that sound like the movie you were thinking of?

Answer 3

It's the worst witch.. but, she doesn't own a black cat.. she gets the one little gray tiger kitten.. (that she wants to call Blacky.. but settles on Tabby).. I LOVED The movie.. the later series was pretty good as well..

Original Movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k86-cUlgPvk

Mini Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ourol58XKEM

Answer 4

Could you be talking about "The Worst Witch" ?

http://imdb.com/title/tt0092239/plotsummary