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Race to Witch Mountain

2009Movie1 h 38 minPG

Family
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic525.6Rotten Tomatoes41%44%

A wondrous, hopeful adventure movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.

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Story

The race is on.

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.

Feels like

  • Family Adventure
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Nevada Desert Setting
  • Heartwarming Bond
  • Light Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Wholesome Thrills
  • Teen Protagonist Journey
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Safe for Kids
  • Feel-Good Cinema

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Andy Fickman
Written by
Mark Bomback, Matt Lopez
Produced by
Andrew Gunn
Music by
Trevor Rabin

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Facts

March 13, 2009 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
March 13, 2009
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$106 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Remake Cameo, Alternate Continuity, Inspector Javert +9

  • Remake Cameo
  • Alternate Continuity
  • Inspector Javert
  • Actionized Adaptation
  • Perspective Flip
  • In Name Only
  • Dragon-in-Chief
  • Never Going Back to Prison
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Everything Is Online
  • Idiot Ball
  • Gilligan Cut

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Race to Witch Mountain?"

Questions about Race to Witch Mountain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Race to Witch Mountain?

Disney+

In the United States, Race to Witch Mountain streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Race to Witch Mountain worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Race to Witch Mountain okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Race to Witch Mountain?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Race to Witch Mountain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Race to Witch Mountain use?

Remake CameoAlternate ContinuityInspector JavertActionized AdaptationPerspective FlipIn Name OnlyDragon-in-ChiefNever Going Back to PrisonDarker and EdgierEverything Is OnlineIdiot BallGilligan Cutand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Remake Cameo, Alternate Continuity, and Inspector Javert.