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Escape to Witch Mountain

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Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

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Reviews Counted:20

Fresh:15

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: The smart and charming tradition of Disney's live-action adventures continues on in this film about two psychic orphans who head for Witch Mountain to escape evil and discover their true... The smart and charming tradition of Disney's live-action adventures continues on in this film about two psychic orphans who head for Witch Mountain to escape evil and discover their true identities. Unfortunately, their unusual abilities attract the attention of a greedy industrialist, who quickly tries to capture them for his own profit. But the plucky duo soon escape, intent on finding their real home and discovering the secret to their magical powers. This Disney classic was adapted from a novel by Alexander Key. [More]

Starring: Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards

Starring: Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann, Walter Barnes, Reta Shaw, Denver Pyle

Director: John Hough

Director: John Hough
Screenwriter: Robert Malcolm Young
Composer: Johnny Mandel

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Sep 2, 2003

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  • Escape To Witch Mountain
  • A vehicle floats in midair ... a coat rack comes to life and attacks a sheriff ... and wild animals are putty in the hands of Tony and Tia Malone in Disney's thrilling fantasy adventure about the psychic powers of two young orphans. Their clairvoyance prompts evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt (Ray Milland) to lure them to his mansion to exploit their powers. While escaping, they meet a friendly camper (Eddie Albert) and begin to unravel the mystery of their origin. Soon, all three are fleeing townspeople who have branded the children witches. But then IT happens! Someone with even greater powers takes over and leads the children -- and the audience -- into a dazzling and unexpected experience ... one that is truly out of this world!
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    Reviews for Escape to Witch Mountain

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    4/5

    Kevin Carr

    provides adventure and excitement that children of all ages can enjoy, but it is not very perilous or violent at all

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 20 2009 05:35 PM

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    C+

    Steven D. Greydanus

    Pleasant enough, but underwhelming, and curiously lacking in wonder, even in the high-flying finale.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 17 2009 09:38 PM

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    Jeffrey M. Anderson

    The movie looks pretty cheap, but with Ray Milland and Donald Pleasance as villains, it's still a lot of fun.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 13 2009 03:15 AM

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    2.5/4

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Mar., 09 2009 07:05 AM

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    C+

    Dennis Schwartz

    I didn't feel its magic.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 21 2008 05:49 PM

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    A Disney adventure with quite a lot going for it, even if it does end up spreading itself too wide for the sakes of the entire family.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 26 2006 03:16 AM

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    2/5

    Emanuel Levy

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Aug., 01 2005 11:05 AM

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    Vincent Canby

    A Walt Disney production for children who will watch absolutely anything that moves.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 09 2005 03:16 AM

    New York Times

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    3/5

    Clint Morris

    No review available.

    comment Comment | May., 06 2005 02:16 AM

    Film Threat

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    4/5

    Andrew Griffin

    Thirty years later, this Disney film still resonates.

    comment Comment | Mar., 04 2005 08:20 AM

    Town Talk (Alexandria, LA)

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    3/5

    Douglas Pratt

    a good mix of mystery, fantasy, and adventure

    comment Comment | Nov., 06 2004 09:39 AM

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    2/4

    Roger Ebert

    A scifi thriller that's fun, that's cheerfully implausible, that's scary but not too scary, and it works.

    Full Review Source: | comment 3 Comments | Oct., 23 2004 10:46 PM

    Chicago Sun-Times

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    1/5

    Jake Euker

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Jun., 04 2004 08:58 PM

    F5 (Wichita, KS)

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    3/5

    Michelle Alexandria

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Nov., 20 2003 04:49 AM

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    4/5

    Spence D.

    One of Disney's last great live action classics.

    comment Comment | Nov., 07 2003 01:50 PM

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    3/5

    Christopher Null

    hardly the kind of experience that spawns anyone's desire to buy action figures and vibrating brooms

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 01 2003 07:29 PM

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    Marjorie Baumgarten

    One of Disney’s best and most popular live-action movies, this one is a favorite among those who grow up in the Seventies.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 10 2003 08:38 AM

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    3/5

    Robert Roten

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    comment Comment | Sep., 22 2002 03:55 PM

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    3/5

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    No review available.

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    comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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