Return from Witch Mountain (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Return from Witch Mountain is a fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by John Hough, running about 95 minutes. “Sinister forces from this world against two young space travellers from another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Return from Witch Mountain stars Bette Davis as Letha Wedge, Christopher Lee as Victor Gannon, Kim Richards as Tia and Ike Eisenmann as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Return from Witch Mountain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.4M 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 Return from Witch Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return from 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 Return from Witch Mountain (1978)?
- In US, Return from 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 Return from Witch Mountain worth watching?
- Return from Witch Mountain holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Return from Witch Mountain?
- Return from Witch Mountain stars Bette Davis, Christopher Lee, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann and Jack Soo.
- When was Return from Witch Mountain released?
- Return from Witch Mountain was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.