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Race to Witch Mountain

"The race is on."

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.

Top Cast

  • Dwayne Johnson

    Dwayne Johnson

    Jack Bruno

  • AnnaSophia Robb

    AnnaSophia Robb

    Sara

  • Alexander Ludwig

    Alexander Ludwig

    Seth

  • Carla Gugino

    Carla Gugino

    Dr. Alex Friedman

  • Ciarán Hinds

    Ciarán Hinds

    Burke

  • Tom Everett Scott

    Tom Everett Scott

    Matheson

  • Christopher Rodriguez Marquette

    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette

    Pope

  • Billy Brown

    Billy Brown

    Carson

  • Garry Marshall

    Garry Marshall

    Dr. Donald Harlan

Overview

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.

Rating

5.8 / 10
1,824 Reviews
3 Popular

1 Reviews

  • RalphRahal
    RalphRahal
    4 Mar 3, 2025

    Race to Witch Mountain starts off with an interesting setup, but the plot doesn’t go much further than a straightforward chase. It feels like a movie made for a younger audience, with a lot of running, action, and not much depth. The directing is decent, keeping the pace fast, but it doesn’t leave much room for character development. The cinematography is serviceable, nothing too creative, though some action scenes are well-framed. The alien soldier design tries to be intimidating, but it comes off as inconsistent, one moment he’s unstoppable, the next he’s getting tossed around. Dwayne Johnson does what he always does, playing the tough guy with either a serious or comedic expression and not much in between. AnnaSophia Robb stands out as the only character with real presence, but it’s a shame she didn’t get bigger roles after this. The script is predictable, filled with generic dialogue that doesn’t add much personality to the characters. The score does its job, keeping up the energy, but nothing stands out as memorable. The dog, surprisingly, ends up being one of the best parts of the movie. Overall, it’s watchable if you go in expecting a simple, fast-paced adventure, but it’s not something that sticks with you.

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