Forgotten Island vs Matilda

Forgotten Island has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Matilda). Matilda is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 49m. Matilda is the older of the two (1996 against 2026). Both are comedy, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forgotten Island posterForgotten Island2026 VS Matilda posterMatilda1996
Forgotten IslandMatilda
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 7.2/10
Year20261996
Length1h 49m1h 38m
GenresAdventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, FantasyComedy, Family, Fantasy
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJanuel Mercado, Joel CrawfordDanny DeVito
Main castH.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny JacintoDanny DeVito, Tracey Walter, Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz, Paul Reubens

Synopsis

Forgotten Island

While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

Matilda

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, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to…

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