Witch Mountain - Watch Order: Release Order

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1975 - 20093 Films4h 50m3.3 Average

The Witch Mountain series began as a popular Disney science fiction franchise about children with extraordinary psychic abilities. The original films follow orphaned siblings Tony and Tia as they discover their true extraterrestrial origins while being pursued by those who wish to exploit their powers.

This release order watch list includes the complete theatrical timeline, starting with the charming 1975 original and its direct 1978 sequel, followed by the 2009 reboot that reimagines the concept with new characters and a modern setting. Note that this list excludes the 1982 made-for-TV sequel Beyond Witch Mountain and the 1995 TV remake, focusing only on the theatrical releases.

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Escape to Witch Mountain poster

Escape to Witch Mountain

19751h 37m3.6
Director: John Hough
Cast: Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann

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.

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Return from Witch Mountain poster

Return from Witch Mountain

19781h 35m3.1
Director: John Hough
Cast: Bette Davis, Christopher Lee, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann, Jack Soo

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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Race to Witch Mountain poster

Race to Witch Mountain

20091h 38m3.1
Director: Andy Fickman
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds

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.

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