Return from Witch Mountain (1978)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Return from Witch Mountain
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | VI movies and tv | — | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Return from Witch Mountain in 39 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Return from Witch Mountain 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. Return from Witch Mountain is a Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family movie, released on 1978-03-10, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Return from Witch Mountain worth watching?
TMDB users rate Return from Witch Mountain 5.9 out of 10 from 251 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Return from Witch Mountain?
In the United States, Return from Witch Mountain streams on Disney Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Hough
Cast
- Bette Davis as Letha Wedge
- Christopher Lee as Victor Gannon
- Kim Richards as Tia
- Ike Eisenmann as Tony
- Jack Soo as Mr. "Yo-Yo" Yokomoto
- Anthony James as Sickle
- Richard Bakalyan as Eddie
- Ward Costello as Mr. Clearcole
- Christian Juttner as Dazzler
- Brad Savage as Muscles
- Poindexter Yothers as Crusher
- Jeffrey Jacquet as Rocky
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Sources
Details and the 5.9/10 rating from Return from Witch Mountain on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.