Movies like Dennis the Menace

Matilda is a family comedy with a heartwarming story of a bright and precocious girl who overcomes neglectful parents and a tyrannical school principal using her wit and a special telekinetic gift. While Matilda's demeanor is more subdued than Dennis's, the film's humor and themes of youthful empowerment will resonate with fans of Dennis the Menace.

The Little Rascals is a charming film adaptation of the classic television series about a group of young friends and their adventures. Similar to Dennis the Menace, it revolves around the innocent yet troublesome antics of children, evoking nostalgia and delight in equal measure.

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a sci-fi comedy adventure that echoes the imaginative and adventurous spirit of Dennis the Menace. It tells the story of an inventor who accidentally shrinks his and his neighbors' children to the size of insects, leading to a perilous journey through the jungle of their now-gigantic backyard.

In Mr. Popper's Penguins, a businessman's life changes unexpectedly when he inherits six penguins, turning his swanky New York apartment into a winter wonderland. The chaos and heart found within the antics of both the penguins and Mr. Popper can be reminiscent to audiences of the playful troubles found in Dennis the Menace.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid follows the misadventures of middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the challenges of adolescence. Like Dennis the Menace, the film features a young protagonist often finding themselves in humorous predicaments, making it an enjoyable experience for those who love stories about childhood.

Problem Child tells the story of a misbehaved young boy who gets adopted by a loving couple, only to turn their lives upside down with his pranks and troublemaking. Fans of Dennis the Menace will appreciate the similar themes of a rambunctious child leaving a path of comedic destruction in his wake.