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Twitches

Twitches is a 2005 American Disney Channel Original Movie in the fantasy comedy-drama genre, based on the Twitches book series by Scholastic Press.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Twitches is a 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie about twin witches separated at birth who reunite and discover their powers are stronger together.

What it is

A fantasy comedy-drama based on the Scholastic Press book series. Directed by Stuart Gillard, it stars real-life twins Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry as Alex Fielding and Camryn Barnes. The film premiered on October 14, 2005, as part of Disney Channel's lineup.

Key details

The story follows the sisters reuniting on their 21st birthday and learning they must protect the magical dimension of Coventry from the Darkness. Supporting cast includes Kristen Wilson, Patrick Fabian, Jennifer Robertson, and Pat Kelly. A sequel, Twitches Too, aired in 2007.

Why it matters

Twitches remains a nostalgic favourite for millennial and Gen Z viewers, and is widely available to Canadian audiences through Disney-branded TV and streaming. It's a notable entry in Disney Channel's early-2000s original movie catalog.

In short

  • Disney Channel Original Movie from 2005
  • Stars Tia and Tamera Mowry as twin witches
  • Based on a Scholastic book series
  • Sequel Twitches Too aired in 2007
Canadian angle

Twitches has been widely available to Canadian audiences through Disney-branded television and streaming distribution, making it part of the shared North American family-entertainment catalog.

Quick questions

What is Twitches?
A 2005 Disney Channel fantasy film about twin witches who reunite and combine their powers.
Who stars in Twitches?
Tia Mowry as Alex Fielding and Tamera Mowry as Camryn Barnes, with Kristen Wilson, Patrick Fabian, and others.
Is there a Twitches 2?
Yes, Twitches Too aired in 2007 as part of Disney Channel's Hauntober Fest.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitches_(film)
    Supports: 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie, cast, and sequel details
  2. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-3aa9e7b5-c02e-45db-a8dc-88e9e3a04a11
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, director, and starring cast
  3. Disney Movies — https://movies.disney.com/twitches
    Supports: Release date, director, genre, and cast
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/twitches
    Supports: Plot summary and main cast
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/twitches
    Supports: Synopsis, director, rating, and cast
  6. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitches
    Supports: Sequel and audience-release note