Monday Morning Maybe

Add your email and we'll match picks to the services you stream at home.

Poster for Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Seen it?

2009 | 94 min | Family, TV Movie, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Descendants 3, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

During a family vacation, Alex, a young witch, accidentally casts a curse on her loved ones. To reverse this, she tries to find a magical stone while her brother tries to keep their parents together.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Emmy: 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Children's Program. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

More like this

Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks

Cast & crew

Directed by Lev L. Spiro

  • Selena GomezAlex Russo
  • David HenrieJustin Russo
  • Jake T. AustinMax Russo
  • Maria Canals-BarreraTheresa Russo
  • David DeLuiseJerry Russo
  • Steve ValentineArchie
  • Jennifer AldenGiselle
  • Xavier TorresJavier
  • Jennifer StoneHarper Finkle
  • Jazmin CaratiniBartender