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Matilda (1996)

Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.

  • Aug 2, 1996
  • 1h 38m
  • PG

7.2/10

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5,017 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Matilda is a 1996 comedy and family film directed by Danny DeVito. Its leading cast includes Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. It runs for 1 hour 38 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 38 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 5,017 TMDB votes

Trailer

Theatrical Trailer (35mm) · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Mara Wilson Matilda
  • Danny DeVito Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
  • Rhea Perlman Mrs. Wormwood
  • Embeth Davidtz Miss Honey
  • Pam Ferris Trunchbull
  • Paul Reubens FBI Agent
  • Tracey Walter FBI Agent
  • Jean Speegle Howard Miss Phelps
  • Brian Levinson Michael
  • Sara Magdalin Matilda, 4 Years
  • R.D. Robb Roy
  • Gregory R. Goliath Luther
  • Fred Parnes Waiter
  • Kiami Davael Lavender
  • Leor Livneh Hackel Julius Rottwinkle
  • Jacqueline Steiger Amanda Thripp
  • Jimmy Karz Bruce Bogtrotter
  • Michael Valentine Nigel HIcks

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