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.
Matilda
Visit website7.2/10 • 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
- Lynzee Klingman
ComedyFamilyFantasy
Matilda
Visit website1996-08-02 • 1h 38m
7.2/10 • 4.5K
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
- Lynzee Klingman
Top Billed Cast
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Mara Wilson
Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Agatha Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael Wormwood
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- Status
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- Original Language
- English
- Budget
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- Keywords
- based on novel or bookparent child relationshipdifficult childhoodchild prodigychildhood traumatelekinesisschoolteacher student relationshipschoolmarmbased on young adult novel