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Movies like Matilda (1996) Finished Matilda and want that feeling again? These are ranked by what it is actually about — its themes, its pacing, the kind of person at the centre of it — rather than the genre it was filed under. Every match says what it shares with Matilda, and what it does not.
What did you love about Matilda? Pick up to 3, and the matches below will be ranked around them. Optional — leave it blank for the closest overall.
Childrens film Child abuse Fantasy comedy Empowerment Social satire Good vs evil Social class Female empowerment Your best matches Ranked against what Matilda is actually about, not its genre labels.
67% Reverina match Top pick 1985 · Film · Adventure · Comedy
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: coming of age Also about social class Built around the same self-discovery More matches Each with the traits it shares with your pick.
Algorithm anchor-3 · considered 136 candidates
Centres on the same outsider figure What's different Not really social satire or childrens film Not about female empowerment or child abuse Darkness Fairly light
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Commitment 1h 56m
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Why this ranked above the others
The best-reviewed of the set when ranked against Matilda.
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2023 · Film · Adventure · Fantasy
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: family friendly Built around the same self-discovery Shares its playful and hopeful register Builds as slowly What's different Not really social satire or childrens film Not about female empowerment or social class Easier to follow Darkness Fairly light
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Why this ranked above the others
The closest in pace and structure when ranked against Matilda.
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2007 · Film · Fantasy · Animation
Worth a look
Why it matches Centres on the same outsider figure Shares its playful and hopeful register Builds as slowly Carries the same emotional weight What's different Not really social satire or childrens film Not built around self-discovery or good vs evil Darkness Fairly light
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians 1961
Watched for the same thing: family friendly Shares its playful and hopeful register Mulan 1998 · 1h 28m
Watched for the same thing: family friendly and coming of age Also about female empowerment Wish 2023 · 1h 35m
Watched for the same thing: coming of age Built around the same self-discovery Barbie 2023
Also fantasy comedy at heart Built around the same self-discovery Nimona 2023 · 1h 39m
Watched for the same thing: coming of age Built around the same self-discovery Luck 2022 · 1h 45m
Watched for the same thing: coming of age Built around the same self-discovery The Wizard of Oz 1939
Watched for the same thing: family friendly and coming of age Built around the same good vs evil and self-discovery Mary Poppins 1964
Also childrens film at heart Watched for the same thing: family friendly Thumbelina 1994
Built around the same empowerment and self-discovery Watched for the same thing: family friendly
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