Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- nostalgic
- whimsical
- family movie night
- retro television viewing
What critics said
Critics regard it as a modest improvement over the earlier sequel but ultimately a monotonous and underdeveloped television-oriented continuation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tony and Tia are alien children whose telekinetic abilities drive the continuing adventure.
The film is explicitly the third Witch Mountain installment and continues Tony and Tia's exploits.
Reviews describe the film as previewing a would-be television show, contributing to its underdeveloped episodic quality.
The plot foregrounds the boy's amazing abilities, while the keywords identify telekinesis as a central element.
Films like Beyond Witch Mountain, and why
Escape to Witch Mountain
family-oriented science fiction adventure featuring children with extraordinary powers and a sequel-driven premise
Return from Witch Mountain
Disney family science fiction adventure centered on young protagonists and telekinetic abilities
The Last Starfighter
light, child-friendly science fiction adventure involving unusual abilities and a quest-like escape narrative
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Day
- Release Date
- 1982-02-20
- Runtime
- 48 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Eddie Albert
- Tracey Gold
- Andy Freeman
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
- J.D. Cannon
- Noah Beery Jr.
Common questions
- What is Beyond Witch Mountain about?
- Alien siblings with extraordinary powers face another dangerous pursuit in a compact Disney family adventure.
- What is Beyond Witch Mountain like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Beyond Witch Mountain as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Beyond Witch Mountain violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Beyond Witch Mountain.
- What did critics think of Beyond Witch Mountain?
- Critics regard it as a modest improvement over the earlier sequel but ultimately a monotonous and underdeveloped television-oriented continuation.
- Which films are like Beyond Witch Mountain?
- Films with a similar feel include Escape to Witch Mountain, Return from Witch Mountain, and The Last Starfighter.
- How long is Beyond Witch Mountain?
- Beyond Witch Mountain runs 48 minutes.
