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10 Best Movies Like Nanny McPhee

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

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#1
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

2010★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nanny McPhee for fans of Fantasy & Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny discovers that the c...

#2
The Last Legion

The Last Legion

2007★ 5.6

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

As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters....

#3
Matilda

Matilda

1996★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nanny McPhee for fans of Fantasy & Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes,...

#4
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

2004★ 6.2

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

Bridget Jones is still dating her new love, barrister Mark Darcy, for a perfect six weeks. However, while on assignment in Thailand with her disreputable ex, Daniel Cleaver, claimi...

#5
Love Actually

Love Actually

2003★ 7.1

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

Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London....

#6
Girl with a Pearl Earring

Girl with a Pearl Earring

2003★ 6.6

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

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th cen...