Race to Witch Mountain (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A taxi driver gets more than he bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.
Rated PG • 2009 • 1h 38m
This PG-rated sci-fi adventure follows a cab driver, Jack Bruno, who gets entangled with two powerful alien teens, Seth and Sara, on the run from government agents and a deadly alien assassin. The film's rating is primarily due to its frequent and intense sequences of action and violence, which include numerous car chases with crashes, explosions, and sci-fi weapon battles. While there is no profanity or significant gore, the constant… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Race to Witch Mountain appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated sci-fi adventure follows a cab driver, Jack Bruno, who gets entangled with two powerful alien teens, Seth and Sara, on the run from government agents and a deadly alien assassin. The film's rating is primarily due to its frequent and intense sequences of action and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Race to Witch Mountain
What happens in Race to Witch Mountain, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:11 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Race to Witch Mountain
This category is not a concern. There is no sexual content or nudity. At a UFO convention, some background characters wear tight or revealing sci-fi costumes, but these are brief and non-sexualized.
Violence and gore in Race to Witch Mountain
Violence is frequent and intense, though largely bloodless and stylized. The film is packed with car chases featuring aggressive driving, vehicles being shot at, and major crashes. There are several fistfights, and characters are thrown by telekinesis and explosions. An alien assassin, the Siphon, relentlessly pursues the heroes, fighting with soldiers and the main characters using energy weapons. Government agents and soldiers use machine guns and handguns, and several characters are shot with tranquilizer darts…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Race to Witch Mountain
Profanity is not present in the film. The dialogue is clean.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Race to Witch Mountain
Substance use is present in a clinical, non-recreational context. Characters are shot in the neck with tranquilizer darts to incapacitate them. In one scene, the captured alien teenagers are strapped to operating tables and have tubes attached to their faces to administer a drug in preparation for a non-graphic but threatening vivisection procedure.
Mature themes in Race to Witch Mountain
Thematic elements are moderate and may be intense for some viewers. The primary theme is peril, as the main characters are constantly hunted. There are frightening scenes involving a menacing alien creature. A significant moment involves the two teenage protagonists being captured and threatened with vivisection by government agents, which is a scary concept. Broader themes include government conspiracy theories, the potential destruction of a planet, and an impending alien invasion.
Scary moments in Race to Witch Mountain
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Race to Witch Mountain appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Race to Witch Mountain is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated sci-fi adventure follows a cab driver, Jack Bruno, who gets entangled with two powerful alien teens, Seth and Sara, on the run from government agents and a deadly alien assassin. The film's rating is…
What age rating does Race to Witch Mountain have?
Race to Witch Mountain is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Race to Witch Mountain about?
This PG-rated sci-fi adventure follows a cab driver, Jack Bruno, who gets entangled with two powerful alien teens, Seth and Sara, on the run from government agents and a deadly alien assassin. The film's rating is primarily due to its frequent and intense sequences of action and violence, which include numerous car…
Is there sex or nudity in Race to Witch Mountain?
This category is not a concern. There is no sexual content or nudity. At a UFO convention, some background characters wear tight or revealing sci-fi costumes, but these are brief and non-sexualized.
How violent is Race to Witch Mountain?
Violence is frequent and intense, though largely bloodless and stylized. The film is packed with car chases featuring aggressive driving, vehicles being shot at, and major crashes. There are several fistfights, and characters are thrown by telekinesis and…
Is the language in Race to Witch Mountain appropriate for kids?
Profanity is not present in the film. The dialogue is clean.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Race to Witch Mountain?
Substance use is present in a clinical, non-recreational context. Characters are shot in the neck with tranquilizer darts to incapacitate them. In one scene, the captured alien teenagers are strapped to operating tables and have tubes attached to their faces…
What mature themes appear in Race to Witch Mountain?
Thematic elements are moderate and may be intense for some viewers. The primary theme is peril, as the main characters are constantly hunted. There are frightening scenes involving a menacing alien creature. A significant moment involves the two teenage…
How long is Race to Witch Mountain?
Race to Witch Mountain runs 98 minutes, directed by Andy Fickman, released in 2009.
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