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Race to Witch Mountain

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Why people love it

Race to Witch Mountain (2009) stuck because it commits to its adventure premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Andy Fickman's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The adventure and family blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 38m · ★ 5.8

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    1.X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and fantasy, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.Titan A.E. (2000)

    ★ 6.6 · Animation · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Titan A.E. (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    ★ 7.9 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Captain Marvel (2019)

    ★ 6.8 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Captain Marvel (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

    ★ 7.2 · Fantasy · Action · Adventure · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and fantasy, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Bumblebee (2018)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Bumblebee (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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    7.Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

    ★ 7.2 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

    ★ 6.2 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Monsters vs Aliens (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.The Host (2013)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, The Host (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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    10.Lightyear (2022)

    ★ 6.9 · Animation · Science Fiction · Family · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Race to Witch Mountain clicked for you, Lightyear (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Race to Witch Mountain?
Try X-Men: Apocalypse, Titan A.E., Guardians of the Galaxy—each shares DNA with Race to Witch Mountain while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Race to Witch Mountain?
Race to Witch Mountain (2009) is best described as Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Race to Witch Mountain part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Witch Mountain Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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