Movies like Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

In 'Big,' a young boy's wish to be grown up comes true overnight as he becomes an adult, played by Tom Hanks. The film delves into themes of childhood and adulthood in a fantastical way similar to the transformational aspects found in 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.'

This sci-fi comedy classic, 'Innerspace,' brings the miniaturization theme with a twist. Instead of children, it's a test pilot who is shrunk and accidentally injected into a hapless store clerk. The humorous take on the struggles of being tiny will definitely appeal to those who enjoy the comedic aspects of 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.'

As the original film that precedes 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid,' it's a must-watch for fans of the zany inventor Wayne Szalinski and his size-altering inventions. This family-friendly romp, full of humor and innovative special effects for its time, follows the story of the Szalinski children being accidentally shrunk to the size of insects.

Another family-friendly movie featuring a quirky inventor is 'Flubber.' This movie starring Robin Williams involves the creation of a lively, rubber-like substance with a life of its own. The blend of humor, heart, and a touch of scientific mayhem makes it a great follow-up for fans.

Blending science fiction with comedy, 'Short Circuit' is about an experimental military robot that gains human-like intelligence and innocence. Like 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid,' it provides a comedic look at the unintended consequences of technology.

Continuing with the size-changing theme, the third installment in the 'Honey, I...' franchise, 'Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves,' sees Wayne Szalinski accidentally shrinking himself and other adults. It offers more of the family chaos and science mishaps that fans of the series enjoy.

Based on the beloved children's novels, 'The Borrowers' follows tiny people living in secret beneath the floorboards. Like 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid,' it deals with the theme of being small in a big world but flips the script with tiny protagonists in a normal-sized world.

This comedy takes a similar premise of size alteration, focusing on a housewife who begins to shrink because of chemical products. It features the comedic twists and turns one might expect from a movie in the vein of 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.'