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Why people love it

Matilda (1996) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Danny DeVito's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and family blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 38m · ★ 7.2

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    1.Nanny McPhee (2005)

    6.7 · Fantasy · Comedy · Family · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy appeal of Matilda — that funny edge, the family — translates cleanly into Nanny McPhee (2005). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    2.The Boxtrolls (2014)

    6.7 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind The Boxtrolls (2014) clearly understood what makes comedy work — the same quality that keeps Matilda rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    3.Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

    6.8 · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) is the kind of film Matilda fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The comedy overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    4.Family Switch (2023)

    6.4 · Comedy · Fantasy · Family · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    Family Switch shares Matilda's gift for comedy — the 2023 film delivers family without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    5.Godmothered (2020)

    6.7 · Family · Fantasy · Comedy · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Matilda compelling — the comedy, the family — shows up in Godmothered (2020) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • Disney Plus
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    6.Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

    6.3 · Family · Comedy · Animation · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy energy of Matilda is alive in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    7.Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)

    6.8 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 21m

    Why you'll love it

    Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009) operates in the same family as Matilda, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The uplifting payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    8.A Little Princess (1995)

    7.6 · Drama · Family · Fantasy · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    A Little Princess (1995) belongs to the same conversation as Matilda — both anchor their family in fantasy emotion that doesn't let go. The uplifting undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    9.Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)

    6.5 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Matilda's comedy stayed with you, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The family through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    10.Simon Birch (1998)

    6.8 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Matilda excels in comedy, Simon Birch (1998) doubles down on family to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Matilda?
Try Nanny McPhee, The Boxtrolls, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical—each shares DNA with Matilda while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Matilda?
Matilda (1996) is best described as Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Matilda worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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