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10 Best Movies Like Matilda

If you loved Matilda, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Kamen Rider Drive: Type LUPIN ~Lupin, The Last Challenge~

Kamen Rider Drive: Type LUPIN ~Lupin, The Last Challenge~

2015★ 9.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matilda for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

This is a Special DVD episode of Kamen Rider Drive, and the fifth special in the Secret Mission series. This special marks the return and final appearance of Zoruku Tojo as Kamen R...

#2
Gaslight

Gaslight

1940★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matilda for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired d...

#3
The God Who Wasn't There

The God Who Wasn't There

2005★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matilda for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Did Jesus exist? This film starts with that question, then goes on to examine Christianity as a whole....

#4
Battle Star Wars

Battle Star Wars

2020★ 4.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matilda for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When the leader of the evil Coalition threatens to destroy a Rebel planet for its resources, his daughter will have no choice but to join the Rebel side and fight for what is right...

#5
The Road

The Road

1982★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matilda for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When five Kurdish prisoners are granted one week's home leave, they find to their dismay that they face continued oppression outside of prison from their families, the culture, and...

#6
Clerks

Clerks

1994★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matilda for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey ...