Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Matilda List

  • The BFG - Both feature children experiencing fantastical adventures and dealing with unconventional adults.
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Children facing off against corrupt adults in a whimsical setting.
  • Little Princess - A young girl maintains her spirit in a challenging environment, similar to Matilda's resilience.
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events - Children using their intelligence to outsmart wicked adults and overcome obstacles.
  • Nanny McPhee - Features a magical nanny helping children and teaching them valuable lessons.
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Children forming bonds with extraordinary beings and evading adult authorities.
  • My Girl - Focuses on a strong young female lead navigating her experiences and relationships.
  • Stuart Little - A charming story about an unconventional family with a clever, unique protagonist.
  • The Secret Garden - Explores themes of childhood and the transformative power of imagination and friendship.
  • Matilda: The Musical - A musical adaptation of Matilda that retains its original themes.
  • Pippi Longstocking - Features an unconventional girl who stands up to the adults around her.
  • The Parent Trap - Children being clever and resourceful while navigating family dynamics and adults.
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Children entering a magical world and facing off against dark forces.
  • Hocus Pocus - Features children battling whimsical and mischievous adults with magical powers.
  • The NeverEnding Story - Children embarking on a fantastical journey to save a magical world.
  • Hugo - A young boy with ingenuity exploring themes of loss and discovery in a magical world.
  • Coraline - A girl traversing a fantastical world to confront darker themes and characters.
  • Spirited Away - A girl navigating a fantastical world filled with strange characters and lessons.
  • FernGully: The Last Rainforest - Children and magical beings teaming up against a destructive force, similar themes of friendship and heroism.
  • Babe - A story about a young animal overcoming adversity through intelligence and kindness.
  • Zathura: A Space Adventure - Siblings face challenges in a fantastical adventure, similar to Matilda's adventures.
  • Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory - Children facing whimsical yet dark situations with crafty adults.
  • The Giver - Focuses on a young protagonist discovering the truth about their society and standing up against adults.
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Features quirky characters and imaginative challenges faced by children.
  • The Lego Movie - Children's creativity and resourcefulness shine through in a playful, animated world.
  • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit - Adventure and comedy involving clever problem-solving in a whimsical setting.
  • Home Alone - A clever child outsmarting misguided adults, similar themes of resourcefulness.
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox - Animals using wit to navigate challenges posed by adults, reflecting Matilda’s cleverness.
  • A Wrinkle in Time - Children embarking on a fantastical journey to save their father and face evil forces.
  • Pete's Dragon - A young boy befriends a magical creature and must navigate the challenges of adults.
  • Balto - A story of a character who fights against odds in a fantastical setting.
  • Enchanted - A blend of fantasy and real-world challenges featuring a strong female lead.
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles - Siblings uncovering a fantastical world filled with whimsy and danger similar to Matilda's adventures.
  • The Witches - Children battling against magical but sinister adults based on Roald Dahl's works.
  • Matilda (1996) - Original film adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl story with a similar tone.
  • The Little Mermaid - A young protagonist seeks adventure, overcoming obstacles against adult authority.
  • Spy Kids - Children using their resourcefulness to defeat villains and navigate adult worlds.
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - A humorous adventure featuring clever children in a whimsical scenario.
  • The Muppet Movie - An adventurous journey filled with quirky characters and imaginative fun.
  • Paddington - A young bear's journey filled with humor and warmth amidst adult challenges.
  • Lilo & Stitch - Focuses on themes of family and adventure in a fantastical setting.
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Children discovering a magical world while dealing with adult challenges.
  • The Addams Family - Dark humor and eccentric family dynamics with a whimsical twist.
  • Despicable Me - Themes of unconventional family dynamics and children influencing adult behaviors.
  • Kung Fu Panda - An outcast finding their strength and facing challenges with the help of others.
  • Inside Out - Explores complex emotions in a whimsical way reminiscent of childhood experiences.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The BFG
The BFG
117 min
2016 India 94148 6.3 Movie Released PG
2 2005 United Kingdom 535178 6.7 Movie Released PG
3
Little Princess
Little Princess
11 min
SS 3 EP 100
2007 United Kingdom 393 5.6 Serie Returning Series TV-Y
4
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
52 min
SS 3 EP 25
2017 Canada 67523 7.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
5
Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee
97 min
2005 France 86309 6.6 Movie Released PG
6 1982 United States of America 441740 7.9 Movie Released
7
My Girl
My Girl
103 min
1991 United States of America 90046 6.9 Movie Released PG
8
Stuart Little
Stuart Little
84 min
1999 Germany 150848 6 Movie Released PG
9 1993 United States of America 44899 7.3 Movie Released G
10 1969 Germany 5426 7 Movie Released G
11
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
128 min
1998 United States of America 157441 6.7 Movie Released PG
12 2005 United Kingdom 431847 6.9 Movie Released PG
13
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
96 min
1993 United States of America 157158 6.9 Movie Released PG
14 1984 Germany 159117 7.3 Movie Released PG
15
Hugo
Hugo
126 min
2011 United Kingdom 338564 7.5 Movie Released PG
16
Coraline
Coraline
100 min
2009 United States of America 268050 7.7 Movie Released
17
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
125 min
2001 Japan 864704 8.6 Movie Released
18 1992 Australia 34422 6.5 Movie Released G
19
Babe
Babe
91 min
1995 Australia 135604 6.9 Movie Released G
20 2005 United States of America 116914 6.3 Movie Released PG
21 1971 United States of America 230211 7.8 Movie Released G
22
The Giver
The Giver
97 min
2014 United States of America 126451 6.4 Movie Released
23 2009 United States of America 262086 6.9 Movie Released PG
24
The Lego Movie
The Lego Movie
100 min
2014 Australia 392530 7.7 Movie Released
25 2005 United Kingdom 147397 7.5 Movie Released G
26
Home Alone
Home Alone
103 min
1990 United States of America 659618 7.7 Movie Released PG
27 2009 United States of America 274468 7.9 Movie Released
28 2018 United States of America 48081 4.3 Movie Released PG
29
Pete's Dragon
Pete's Dragon
103 min
2016 United States of America 62041 6.7 Movie Released PG
30
Balto
Balto
78 min
1995 United States of America 48593 7.1 Movie Released G
31
Enchanted
Enchanted
107 min
2007 United States of America 218956 7.1 Movie Released PG
32 2008 United States of America 103712 6.5 Movie Released PG
33
The Witches
The Witches
91 min
1990 United Kingdom 55199 6.8 Movie Released
34 1989 United States of America 293688 7.6 Movie Released G
35
Spy Kids
Spy Kids
88 min
2001 United States of America 128620 5.6 Movie Released PG
36 2013 United States of America 116349 6.3 Movie Released PG
37 1979 United Kingdom 39759 7.6 Movie Released G
38
Paddington
Paddington
96 min
2014 France 135900 7.3 Movie Released PG
39
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch
85 min
2002 United States of America 214988 7.3 Movie Released PG
40 1991 United States of America 182062 6.9 Movie Released
41
Despicable Me
Despicable Me
95 min
2010 United States of America 592640 7.6 Movie Released
42
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda
90 min
2008 United States of America 530251 7.6 Movie Released PG
43
Inside Out
Inside Out
95 min
2015 United States of America 819095 8.1 Movie Released PG
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