Return from Witch Mountain
Seen it?1978 | 95 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. 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.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but peril.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hough
- Bette DavisLetha Wedge
- Christopher LeeVictor Gannon
- Kim RichardsTia
- Ike EisenmannTony
- Jack SooMr. "Yo-Yo" Yokomoto
- Anthony JamesSickle
- Richard BakalyanEddie
- Ward CostelloMr. Clearcole
- Christian JuttnerDazzler
- Brad SavageMuscles