Movies Like Hocus Pocus (1993)

Updated: September 14, 2024

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Hocus Pocus Movie Information:

Directors:

Kenny Ortega

Stars:

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch … (full cast)

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1. The Addams Family (1991)

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2. Matilda (1996)

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3. Casper (1995)

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6. The Witches (1990)

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Movies like Hocus Pocus include The Addams Family (1991), Matilda (1996), Casper (1995), James and the Giant Peach (1996), The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), The Witches (1990), Halloweentown (1998), and Halloweentown High (2004).

These movies are similar to Hocus Pocus because they include movie themes such as Kids, Comedy, Holiday, and Campy, Folk Horror, Halloween, Halloween - Comedy, Teens, Witchcraft.