Matilda

"A little magic goes a long way."

Aug 2 1996 PG 1h 38m
Comedy, Family, Fantasy

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.

Plot

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, Matilda is misunderstood by her family because she is very different from their ways of life. As time passes, Matilda finally starts school that has a kindly teacher, loyal friends and a sadistic principal. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, Matilda begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, Matilda suddenly turns the tables to stand up to her parents and outwit the principal.

Written by

Roald Dahl, Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord

Directed by

Danny DeVito

Cast

Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Jersey Films

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 7 nominations total

Trailers
Matilda trailer
Theatrical Trailer (35mm)
Scores
# of Votes
183,897
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA