MovieWeb

Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

Race to Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain
PG
Action
Adventure
Family
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Thriller

Release Date
March 12, 2009
Director
Andy Fickman
Runtime
99
Main Genre
Action
Writers
Matt Lopez , Mark Bomback , Alexander Key
Tagline
The race is on.

Summary

For years, stories have circulated about a secret place in the middle of the Nevada desert, known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings. It is called Witch Mountain, and when a Las Vegas cab driver (Dwayne Johnson) finds two teens with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can't explain. When they discover that the only chance to save the world lies in unraveling the secrets of Witch Mountain, the race begins, as the government, mobsters and even extraterrestrials try to stop them. "Race to Witch Mountain" is a fun and thrilling adventure featuring incredible special effects.

latest

Bryce Dallas Howard as Ivy Walker
Witch Mountain Pilot, Led by Bryce Dallas Howard, Moving Forward at Disney+

The long hour drama is a modernized take on the original film.

By 
Cruella Live-Action Movie Gets Fifty Shades Writer
Cruella Live-Action Movie Gets Fifty Shades Writer

Fifty Shades of Grey writer Kelly Marcel has come aboard to write Cruella, a live-action movie based on the villainous Cruella De Vil.

By 
Scouts Vs. Zombies Begins Production in Los Angeles
Scouts Vs. Zombies Begins Production in Los Angeles

Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller and Joey Morgan star as three Boy Scouts who try to save their town from a zombie invasion.

By 
MW
Carla Gugino Joins Dwayne Johnson in Earthquake Thriller San Andreas

Alexandra Daddario co-stars in this thriller about a fireman trying to save his daughter when a massive natural disaster strikes San Francisco.

By 
Kevin James Will Return in Paul Blart: Mall Cop Sequel
Kevin James Will Return in Paul Blart: Mall Cop Sequel

Andy Fickman is in talks to direct a follow-up to the 2009 hit comedy. Kevin James is co-writing the script alongside Nick Bakay.

By 
MW
The Wolverine Writer Mark Bomback Will Polish Fifty Shades of Grey Script

Kelly Marcel and Patrick Marber's original draft is getting tweaked. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson star in this upcoming adaptation.

By 
MW
Disney Moves Forward with Live-Action Cruella de Vil Movie

Aline Brosh McKenna has signed on to write the screenplay based on the 101 Dalmatians villain.

By 
Parental Guidance Trailer
Parental Guidance Trailer

Billy Crystal stars as a grandfather trying to adapt to the ways of the 21st Century while babysitting his grandchildren.

By 
MW
Asteroids Gets Writer Evan Spiliotopoulos

The Snow White and the Huntsman writer will take over on this video game adaptation about two brothers trying to save the Earth from an alien attack.

By 
MW
Asteroids Offered to Director Roland Emmerich

The master of destruction is being sought to turn this 1979 video game into a sci-fi adventure film for Universal.

By 
MW
Soul Surfer Blu-ray and DVD Debuts August 2nd

AnnaSophia Robb stars in the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm to a shark attack and found the courage to get back on the board.

By 
MW
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: You Again Cast and Crew Interviews

Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis and others discuss the new outrageous comedy.

By 
Why is Pegasus black? Why did this flying horse need to be recast El Negro? It makes about as much sense as casting {1} in the role of Ralph Kramden. There is no reasoning being placed behind it, other than, We can do what we want! We can do what we feel! It's strange that in both {2} and 2005's {3}, the only hint of imagination or originality came from swapping ethnicities. In neither case does it pertain to, or help push along the story. It's senseless esthetic scrambling. Sure, poor black fol
BOOS! & WHOOP-DOOS!: Why Is Pegasus Black? and Other Remake Mysteries!

B. Alan looks at a decade of horrible cinematic remakes and rehashes that ruined film as an art form.

By 
MW
SET VISIT PREVIEW: Going Faster with Dwayne Johnson

The action superstar talks to us from the set of George Tillman Jr.'s new high-octane action thriller.

By 
Sam Worthington in Avatar
BOOS! & WHOOP-DOOS!: 12 Months of Toilet Plunkers and Dumpster Diamonds!

B. Alan takes a look at 2009's amazing and massive year in cinematic achievements.

By 
MW
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Carla Gugino Is One of the Women in Trouble

The hard-working, beautiful and talented actress discusses her role as a porn star in the new film and it's upcoming sequels.

By 
MW
Kristen Bell to Star in You Again

The actress joins the cast of Andy Fickman's Disney comedy.

By 
MW
Andy Fickman Set to Direct You Again

The Race to Witch Mountain director goes back to Disney for his new film.

By 
MW
The Umbrella Academy Being Adapted to Film

Mark Bomback, who wrote Constantine, is adapting the Dark Horse comic for Universal Pictures.

By 
MW
BOX OFFICE BEAT DOWN: Fast & Furious Runs Over the Competition with $72.5 Million in First Place

Monsters Vs. Aliens still fighting in second place with $33.5 million.

By 
See more articles +