Matilda vs Onward
Onward has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for Matilda). Matilda is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 42m. Matilda is the older of the two (1996 against 2020). Both are comedy, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Matilda
Onward| Matilda | Onward | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Danny DeVito | Dan Scanlon |
| Main cast | Danny DeVito, Tracey Walter, Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz, Paul Reubens | Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Tracey Ullman, John Ratzenberger, Grey DeLisle |
Synopsis
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…
Onward
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.