Matilda (1996)

08/02/1996 (US) • 1h 38m

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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

Brian Levinson

Michael Wormwood


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$36,000,000.00

Revenue

$33,500,000.00

Keywords

based on novel or book

parent child relationship

difficult childhood

child prodigy

childhood trauma

telekinesis

school

teacher student relationship

schoolmarm

based on young adult novel

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