Race to Witch Mountain

The race is on.

2009 • 98 min • Adventure · Family · Fantasy · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action

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Synopsis

A taxi driver gets more than he bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

1843 reviews

0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
58 Audience · 1842 · 49%

An alien brother and sister with special powers crash-land on Earth and team up with a Las Vegas taxi driver to evade relentless pursuers, including the military and an alien assassin. Their mission is to retrieve a device hidden on Witch Mountain and save their home planet.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Chases and sci-fi action
Explosions and laser battles

What it models well

Helping others
Teamwork
Protecting family

Talk about it after

Helping strangers in need
What makes someone an alien?
Responsibility of power

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Top billed cast

Director: Andy Fickman • Crew: Matt Lopez, Mark Bomback, Matt Lopez

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Race to Witch Mountain starts off with an interesting setup, but the plot doesn’t go much further than a straightforward chase. It feels like a movie made for a younger audience, with a lot of running, action, and not much depth. The directing is decent, keeping the pace fast, but it doesn’t leave much room for character development.…
RalphRahal, TMDB Community