Race to Witch Mountain

In Race to Witch Mountain, a weary taxi driver named Jack Bruno gets more than he barges into when two teens hop into his cab. The pair, Sara and Seth, wield powers that defy conventional explanation, and they are running from people who want them captured. As they speed through towns and highways, Bruno faces a choice between turning them in and risking his own safety or standing firm to protect them. The ride becomes a high stakes chase full of evasive maneuvers, tense escapes, and a growing trust among strangers who suddenly depend on each other. Along the way, they forge a fragile bond that turns a routine ride into a mission to keep them safe as they grow.

Directed by Andy Fickman, the film updates the 1979 novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key for audiences, starring Dwayne Johnson with AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig. Screenplay by Matt Lopez and Mark Bomback delivers a family friendly adventure.

It grossed approximately $106,387,141 worldwide on a $50 million budget, marking a solid return for a Disney live action adventure tailored to families and offered a bright showcase for its cast. It drew broad appeal with family audiences worldwide consistently.

Critics were mixed but often praised the chemistry between Johnson and the young leads, Sara and Seth, and the movie's brisk pace that keeps a broad family audience engaged. The film also reflects late 2000s action comedy sensibilities while keeping a family friendly tone. It also carries a hopeful vibe.

Its humor relies on partnership and trust alone.