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Matilda

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7.2/10 • 4.5K

1996-08-02 • 1h 38m

ComedyFamilyFantasy

A little magic goes a long way.

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.

Directors
Danny DeVito
Editors
Brent White

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  1. Mara Wilson

    Mara Wilson

    Matilda Wormwood

  2. Danny DeVito

    Danny DeVito

    Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)

  3. Rhea Perlman

    Rhea Perlman

    Zinnia Wormwood

  4. Embeth Davidtz

    Embeth Davidtz

    Miss Honey

  5. Pam Ferris

    Pam Ferris

    Agatha Trunchbull

  6. Paul Reubens

    Paul Reubens

    FBI Agent

  7. Tracey Walter

    Tracey Walter

    FBI Agent

  8. Jean Speegle Howard

    Jean Speegle Howard

    Miss Phelps

  9. Brian Levinson

    Brian Levinson

    Michael Wormwood

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Gimly

Sep 8, 2018

8/10

Hold on to this gem tightly, because movies like Matilda will probably never get made again. Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$36,000,000.00
Revenue
$33,500,000.00
Keywords
based on novel or bookparent child relationshipdifficult childhoodchild prodigychildhood traumatelekinesisschoolteacher student relationshipschoolmarmbased on young adult novel