12 Movies Like Practical Magic You Need to Watch
Find 12 magical, romantic, and offbeat picks with witchy charm, fairy-tale twists, and moody drama for fans of Practical Magic.
If you loved the spellbound charm, sisterly bond, and bittersweet romance of Practical Magic, this list is built for you. It brings together 12 picks that mix fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, and romance in ways that feel cozy, eerie, and a little mischievous. You’ll find favorites like The Craft, Halloweentown, Ever After: A Cinderella Story, and The Worst Witch, plus TV and movie choices such as Charmed, Meet Joe Black, and Hideous Kinky. Some lean darker, some are more playful, but each one captures that same blend of magic, emotion, and atmosphere. Whether you want witches, fairy-tale twists, or a love story with a strange edge, there’s plenty here to queue up next.
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The Worst Witch
adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy
Mildred Hubble is a young witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.
Directed by Andrew Morgan, Stefan Pleszczynski, Alex Kirby, John SmithCast Kate Duchêne, Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Claire PorterAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Meet Joe Black
drama · fantasy · romance
Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?
Directed by Martin BrestCast Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay HardenAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Ever After: A Cinderella Story
drama · romance
Danielle, a vibrant young woman is forced into servitude after the death of her father when she was a young girl. Danielle's stepmother Rodmilla is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off the eldest of her two daughters to the prince. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when, under the guise of a visiting royal, she meets the charming Prince Henry.
Directed by Andy TennantCast Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey, Megan DoddsDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Charmed
drama · fantasy · mystery
Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.
Directed by John T. Kretchmer, James L. Conway, Joel J. Feigenbaum, Mel Damski, Jon ParéCast Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Brian Krause, Rose McGowan, Dorian GregoryAmazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Halloweentown
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.
Directed by Duwayne DunhamCast Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Joey Zimmerman, Phillip Van DykeHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Craft
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
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.
Directed by Andrew FlemingCast Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet UlrichMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Simon Birch
comedy · drama · family
Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her lips sealed no matter how much he protests. Simon, meanwhile, is an 11-year-old dwarf whose outsize personality belies his small stature. Indeed, he often assails the local reverend with thorny theological questions and joins Joe on his quest to find his biological father.
Directed by Mark Steven JohnsonCast Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Dana IveyAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Hideous Kinky
adventure · drama · romance
In 1972, disenchanted about the dreary conventions of English life, 25-year-old Julia heads for Morocco with her daughters, six-year-old Lucy and precocious eight-year-old Bea.
Directed by Gillies MacKinnonCast Kate Winslet, Saïd Taghmaoui, Bella Riza, Carrie Mullan, Pierre ClémentiAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Wishmaster
fantasy · horror
The Djinn, having been released from his ancient prison, seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.
Directed by Robert KurtzmanCast Angus Scrimm, Ari Barak, Jake McKinnon, Greg Funk, Andrew DivoffFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Sliding Doors
1 Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film nomination
comedy · drama · fantasy · romance
London publicist Helen, effortlessly slides between parallel storylines that show what happens when she does or does not catch a train back to her apartment. Love. Romantic entanglements. Deception. Trust. Friendship. Comedy. All come into focus as the two stories shift back and forth, overlap and surprisingly converge.
Directed by Peter HowittCast Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Zara TurnerAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Hope Floats
drama · romance
Birdee Pruitt has been humiliated on live television by her best friend, Connie, who's been sleeping with Birdee's husband, Bill. Birdee tries starting over with her daughter, Bernice, by returning to her small Texas hometown, but she's faced with petty old acquaintances who are thrilled to see Birdee unhappy -- except for her friend Justin. As he helps Birdee get back on her feet, love begins to blossom.
Directed by Forest WhitakerCast Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman, Michael ParéAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Death Becomes Her
Won 1 Oscar
comedy · fantasy · horror
Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.
Directed by Robert ZemeckisCast Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini, Ian OgilvyAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This roundup is meant to help you find a fresh favorite without losing the mood that made the original so memorable. From witchy classics to romantic fantasy and offbeat drama, these picks give you plenty of options for your next movie night. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want another dose of enchantment, because it’s updated regularly to keep the recommendations useful. If you’re craving more stories with magic, heart, and a touch of danger, this list is a strong place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to Practical Magic?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.