Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Roald Dahl's The Witches List

  • Coraline - A young girl discovers a parallel world filled with strange creatures, similar to the dark fantasy elements in The Witches.
  • The BFG - Another Roald Dahl adaptation featuring magical creatures and a young protagonist's adventure.
  • Matilda - A young girl uses her intelligence and special abilities to overcome evil adults, reminiscent of the themes in The Witches.
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events - Dark humor and children facing sinister adults, similar in tone to The Witches.
  • Hocus Pocus - A group of children confronts witches in a comedic and spooky adventure.
  • ParaNorman - A young boy must save his town from zombies and supernatural incidents, blending humor and horror.
  • The Addams Family - A quirky, darkly comedic family that aligns with the whimsical horror of The Witches.
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas - A mix of whimsical fantasy and darker elements, suitable for a similar audience.
  • Goosebumps - A blend of horror and humor as kids face off against various supernatural creatures.
  • Labyrinth - A fantastical world filled with strange creatures and a young protagonist on a mysterious adventure.
  • The Secret of NIMH - A dark animated tale about a mother's fight to save her family, similar in theme to The Witches.
  • Coco - Explores themes of family and the supernatural, blending fantasy with emotional depth.
  • Freaky Friday - A comedic take on swapping lives and overcoming challenges, with elements of transformation.
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles - Involves children discovering a hidden magical world filled with fantastical creatures.
  • Monster House - Kids facing off against a haunted house with sinister intentions, similar in tone to The Witches.
  • The Witches (1990) - The original adaptation of Roald Dahl's story, featuring a similar storyline and characters.
  • Jumanji - Children encounter magical and perilous adventures reminiscent of the challenges in The Witches.
  • The Little Vampire - A young boy befriends a vampire, balancing light-heartedness with spooky elements.
  • The Sorcerer's Apprentice - A young character learning magic and battling dark forces, echoing themes from The Witches.
  • Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island - Mystery-solving in a spooky setting with elements of humor and adventure.
  • The Witches of Eastwick - Featuring witchcraft and dark humor, paralleling the more adult themes found in Dahl's work.
  • A Witch's Familiar - Explores the magic and mischief of witchcraft, appealing to a similar audience.
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - A young boy discovers a magical world filled with fantastical creatures and dark forces.
  • The Goonies - A group of kids embarking on an adventure laden with quirky characters and challenges.
  • Enid Blyton's Famous Five - Children solving mysteries and confronting villains in a light-hearted adventure format.
  • Nanny McPhee - Features magical interventions by a mysterious caregiver, echoing themes of transformation.
  • Ella Enchanted - A young girl faces challenges and battles against dark forces with a sense of humor.
  • Pocus Hocus - Children encountering funny and spooky scenarios with witches and magical creatures.
  • Witches of East End - Explores magic, family, and the battle against dark forces, appealing to similar audiences.
  • The Haunted Mansion - A family adventure featuring spooky characters and supernatural events.
  • Spirited Away - A magical journey with fantastical creatures and a child protagonist facing challenges.
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Continuation of a young boy's magical journey filled with dark forces and adventure.
  • Ghostbusters - A blend of humor and the supernatural with a group confronting dark forces.
  • The Good Witch - Explores magic and charm in a small town setting, appealing to family audiences.
  • A Monster Calls - Centers on a young boy facing magical and emotional challenges with dark undertones.
  • The Golden Compass - A young girl's journey through a fantastical world filled with magical creatures and battles.
  • Trolls - A colorful adventure featuring quirky characters and battles against darker forces.
  • Sleepy Hollow - Combining dark fantasy and folklore, appealing to viewers who enjoy spooky tales.
  • Ella Enchanted - Combines a journey of self-discovery and magical elements with humor and adventure.
  • What We Do in the Shadows - A comedic take on supernatural beings living in the modern world, similar in humor to The Witches.

Last updated: 2024-09-24 17:18:43

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Coraline
Coraline
100 min
2009 United States of America 268050 7.7 Movie Released
2
The BFG
The BFG
117 min
2016 India 94148 6.3 Movie Released PG
3
Matilda
Matilda
98 min
1996 United States of America 177685 7 Movie Released PG
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
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
96 min
1993 United States of America 157158 6.9 Movie Released PG
6
ParaNorman
ParaNorman
90 min
2012 United States of America 110787 7 Movie Released PG
7 1991 United States of America 182062 6.9 Movie Released
8 1993 United States of America 378685 7.9 Movie Released PG
9
Goosebumps
Goosebumps
103 min
2015 United States of America 96120 6.3 Movie Released PG
10
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
102 min
1986 United Kingdom 151777 7.3 Movie Released PG
11 1982 United States of America 45872 7.5 Movie Released G
12
Coco
Coco
105 min
2017 United States of America 605600 8.4 Movie Released PG
13
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
97 min
2003 United States of America 154820 6.3 Movie Released PG
14 2008 United States of America 103712 6.5 Movie Released PG
15
Monster House
Monster House
91 min
2006 United States of America 140723 6.7 Movie Released PG
16
Jumanji
Jumanji
104 min
1995 United States of America 382233 7.1 Movie Released PG
17 2000 Germany 11616 5.7 Movie Released G
18 2010 United States of America 171017 6.1 Movie Released PG
19 1987 United States of America 78166 6.5 Movie Released R
20
The Goonies
The Goonies
114 min
1985 United States of America 302002 7.7 Movie Released PG
21
Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee
97 min
2005 France 86309 6.6 Movie Released PG
22 2004 Ireland 75803 6.3 Movie Released PG
23
Witches of East End
Witches of East End
42 min
SS 2 EP 23
2013 United States of America 27554 7.5 Serie Canceled TV-MA
24 2003 United States of America 57437 5.2 Movie Released PG
25
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
125 min
2001 Japan 864704 8.6 Movie Released
26 2002 United Kingdom 700769 7.4 Movie Released PG
27
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
107 min
1984 United States of America 456821 7.8 Movie Released PG
28 2008 Canada 4963 7.1 Movie Released PG
29
A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls
108 min
2016 Spain 94537 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
30 2007 United Kingdom 197763 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
31
Trolls
Trolls
92 min
2016 United States of America 93381 6.4 Movie Released PG
32
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
105 min
1999 Germany 387086 7.3 Movie Released
33 2014 New Zealand 202499 7.6 Movie Released R
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