Return from Witch Mountain

Return from Witch Mountain

Sinister forces from this world against two young space travellers from another.

Directed by John Hough

Produced by Walt Disney Productions

197895 min5.9 / 10

A family-friendly adventure about two gifted alien children caught between wonder and danger, blending sci-fi spectacle with a kidnapping thriller.

Tony and Tia are other-worldly twins endowed with telekinesis. When their Uncle Bene drops them off in Los Angeles for an earthbound vacation, a display of their supernatural skill catches the eye of the nefarious Dr. Gannon and his partner in crime, Letha, who see rich possibilities in harnessing the children's gifts. They kidnap Tony, and Tia gives chase only to find Gannon is using her brother's powers against her.

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  • Is Return from Witch Mountain sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Return from Witch Mountain end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Return from Witch Mountain easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is Return from Witch Mountain violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Return from Witch Mountain scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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