Movies Like Wicked Stepmother (1989)

Wicked Stepmother is a 1989 comedy, fantasy film from Larry Cohen with a MovieMagicScore of 4.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Cats & Dogs and The Beastmaster.

Comedy Fantasy

Cats & Dogs

2001

When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr. Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts.

5.4

MagicScore

The Beastmaster

1982

Dar, is the son of a king, who's hunted by a priest after his birth and grows up in another family. When he becomes a grown man, his new father is murdered by savages and he discovers that he's the ability to communicate with the animals, which leads him on his quest for revenge against his father's killers.

6.3

MagicScore

Practical Magic

1998

Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

6.8

MagicScore

Halloweentown High

2004

Marnie puts her magic on the line to get several Halloweentown teenagers transferred to her high school in the mortal world. But soon, Marnie and her new friends are in trouble and out of luck when the evil Knight Of The Iron Dagger appears. He's determined to destroy all things magical, and it's up to Marnie to save her high school, the human world and her magic.

6.5

MagicScore

Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book

2009

Lilly was a normal girl with a healthy sense of adventure. That is, until she finds a magical book, complete with a funny little dragon, "Hector". With the help of her new friend and the book, Lilly has the ability to time-travel and truly satisfy her adventure- lust!.

5.3

MagicScore

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

2007

When a new professor's methods leave Hogwarts unprepared to fight the rising tide of evil, Harry teaches students how to defend against the dark arts.

7.7

MagicScore

The Craft

1996

A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them -- be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.

6.8

MagicScore

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

2010

Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.

6.1

MagicScore

Conan the Barbarian

2011

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.

5.3

MagicScore

#10

Mary and The Witch's Flower

2017

Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest where she finds a strange flower and an old broom, none of which is as ordinary as it seems.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Roar

1981

Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.

5.9

MagicScore

#12

American Hustle

2013

A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

Swinging Safari

2018

1975: A 200-ton blue whale gets washed up on a local beach and the kids think it’s the biggest thing that’s ever happened in Australia. Behind closed doors, the Mums and Dads of a quiet suburban street are going to celebrate in their own special way, by joining the sexual revolution and throwing a wife-swapping key party. And like the rotting whale, it’s all about to go spectacularly wrong.

5.2

MagicScore

#14

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents.

6.1

MagicScore

#15

The Long Goodbye

1973

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

7.4

MagicScore

#16

Thegidi

2014

Vettri joins a detective agency and is assigned a series of subjects to observe. He falls in love with Madhusree, one of his targets, and just when everything seems to be going fine, Vettri's subjects start dying mysteriously. Can he save Madhu before it is too late?

7.1

MagicScore

#17

Three Brothers

2014

Three brothers leave their home to see the world. During their journey, young men as by miracle enter into famous fairy tales (Little Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Twelve Months) and face traps, unexpected moments and even love in a story full of humor and songs.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

The Peanut Butter Solution

1985

Peanut butter is the secret ingredient for magic potions made by two friendly ghosts. Eleven-year-old Michael loses all of his hair when he gets a fright and uses the potion to get his hair back, but too much peanut butter causes things to get a bit hairy.

5.6

MagicScore

#19

Kajillionaire

2020

Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.

6.3

MagicScore

#20

The Raven

1963

A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.

6.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Wicked Stepmother?

The top films similar to Wicked Stepmother by MovieMagicScore are Cats & Dogs (5.4), The Beastmaster (6.3), Practical Magic (6.8). Each shares comedy/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Wicked Stepmother worth watching?

Wicked Stepmother holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.5/10 from 41 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Wicked Stepmother?

Wicked Stepmother (1989) is a comedy, fantasy film directed by Larry Cohen, starring Colleen Camp, Barbara Carrera, Lionel Stander.

Where can I find more recommendations like Wicked Stepmother?

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About movies like Wicked Stepmother

This ranked list pairs Wicked Stepmother (1989), a comedy and fantasy film from Larry Cohen, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Colleen Camp take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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