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Why people love it

People revisit Roald Dahl's The Witches for the same reason it broke through in 2020: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a fantasy rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Robert Zemeckis keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and fantasy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 44m · ★ 6.3

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    1.The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Fantasy · Family · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) is the kind of film Roald Dahl's The Witches fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The comedy overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    2.How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

    ★ 6.8 · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas shares Roald Dahl's The Witches's gift for comedy — the 2000 film delivers fantasy without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    3.Ella Enchanted (2004)

    ★ 6.5 · Family · Fantasy · Comedy · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Roald Dahl's The Witches compelling — the comedy, the fantasy — shows up in Ella Enchanted (2004) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    4.The Witches (1990)

    ★ 6.9 · Fantasy · Family · Horror · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    The fantasy energy of Roald Dahl's The Witches is alive in The Witches (1990), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    5.Godmothered (2020)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Godmothered (2020) operates in the same comedy as Roald Dahl's The Witches, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    6.Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999)

    ★ 7.4 · Comedy · Mystery · Family · 1h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999) belongs to the same conversation as Roald Dahl's The Witches — both anchor their comedy in fantasy emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    7.The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    ★ 7.6 · Adventure · Fantasy · Family · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Roald Dahl's The Witches's fantasy stayed with you, The Wizard of Oz (1939) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The family through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    8.Stardust (2007)

    ★ 7.3 · Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Roald Dahl's The Witches excels in fantasy, Stardust (2007) 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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    9.Goosebumps (2015)

    ★ 6.3 · Adventure · Horror · Comedy · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    Goosebumps (2015) is the natural next step after Roald Dahl's The Witches: same comedy DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and horror elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    10.A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Family · Romance · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Roald Dahl's The Witches who respond to its comedy will find A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011) immediately familiar. Both films share a family sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Roald Dahl's The Witches?
Try The House with a Clock in Its Walls, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Ella Enchanted—each shares DNA with Roald Dahl's The Witches while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Roald Dahl's The Witches?
Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) is best described as Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Roald Dahl's The Witches worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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