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Matilda

PG19961h 38mDanny DeVito
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 72
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"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world."

Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.

ComedyFamilyFantasy
Based On Novel Or BookParent Child RelationshipClassroomDifficult ChildhoodChild ProdigyChildhood TraumaDysfunctional FamilyTelekinesisSchoolTeacher Student Relationship

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Frequently asked questions

What is Matilda (1996) about?

Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly…

Who stars in Matilda?

Matilda stars Mara Wilson (Matilda), Danny DeVito (Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)), Rhea Perlman (Mrs. Wormwood), Embeth Davidtz (Miss Honey), Pam Ferris (Trunchbull). The film was directed by Danny DeVito.

How long is Matilda?

Matilda has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG.

Is Matilda worth watching?

Matilda holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Comedy, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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