Matilda (1996) inspires viewers to watch its modern counterpart, Matilda the Musical (2022), both adapted from Roald Dahl's book. Both adaptations have high Rotten Tomatoes scores and are loved by audiences, with Matilda the Musical becoming the fourth-highest-grossing family film in the UK. Whether audiences prefer the original Matilda or Matilda the Musical depends on personal taste, as both films offer unique experiences and tell the same story.

The 1996 movie Matilda just hit Netflix, and it's certainly worth the rewatch, especially because it will inspire audiences to watch its modern counterpart. Matilda is one of many movies adapted from the writings of author, Roald Dahl. While the 1996 movie follows a young girl with telekinesis, his other stories have an equally strange bend. Some of the most popular Roald Dahl movie adaptations include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Bfg, and The Witches. Despite Matilda being brought to life on-screen in 1996, Dahl...