Matilda

Film - 1996 - Comedy, Fantasy, Kids & Family

The story

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.

Directed by

Danny DeVito

Starring

Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens

Where to watch

netflix, prime, stan

Ratings

IMDb 7 out of 10

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Film · 1996 · Comedy · Fantasy · Kids & Family

Matilda

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✦ Based on novel or book · Based on young adult novel
The story

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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IMDb
7 / 10
198k votes
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91%
Tomatometer
3.78 / 5
1.1M ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.2 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Fantasy, Kids & Family
Runtime1h 38m
RatedPG
Release1996-08-02
Where to watch
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