Race to Witch Mountain poster

Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

Film · 1h 38m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A taxi driver races to protect two supernaturally gifted teens from those hunting them.

A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Race to Witch Mountain parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Race to Witch Mountain scary?
Only a little. Race to Witch Mountain has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Race to Witch Mountain?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Race to Witch Mountain rated, and is it OK for kids?
For most kids, yes. Mild language and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.

What is Race to Witch Mountain about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byAndy Fickman
StarringDwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Everett Scott

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