Escape to Witch Mountain (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, Escape to Witch Mountain is a fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by John Hough, running about 97 minutes. “Caught in a world where they don't belong... they have one chance to escape!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Escape to Witch Mountain stars Eddie Albert as Jason O'Day, Ray Milland as Aristotle Bolt, Donald Pleasence as Lucas Deranian and Kim Richards as Tia Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Escape to Witch Mountain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape to Witch Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape to Witch Mountain tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)?
- In US, Escape to Witch Mountain is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape to Witch Mountain worth watching?
- Escape to Witch Mountain holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape to Witch Mountain?
- Escape to Witch Mountain stars Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann.
- When was Escape to Witch Mountain released?
- Escape to Witch Mountain was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.