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Escape to Witch Mountain

Seen it?

1975 | 97 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated G, but a parent's death or loss.
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $20 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 119K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hough

  • Eddie AlbertJason O'Day
  • Ray MillandAristotle Bolt
  • Donald PleasenceLucas Deranian
  • Kim RichardsTia Malone
  • Ike EisenmannTony Malone
  • Walter BarnesSheriff Purdy
  • Reta ShawMrs. Grindley
  • Denver PyleUncle Bene
  • Alfred RyderAstrologer
  • Lawrence MontaigneUbermann