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Matilda

PG Released Aug 2, 1996 1h 33m Kids & Family Comedy TRAILER for Matilda: Trailer 1 List
92% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 73% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), the evil principal at Matilda's school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull's wrath and fight back against her unkind parents. Read More Read Less
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Danny DeVito-directed version of Matilda is odd, charming, and while the movie diverges from Roald Dahl, it nonetheless captures the book's spirit.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Matilda doesn't condescend to children, it doesn't sentimentalize, and as a result it feels heartfelt and sincere. It's funny, too. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Hollis Chacona Austin Chronicle Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Susan Wloszczyna USA Today With her sweet-sad face, Mara Wilson is a perfect Matilda. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Carrie for the kiddies. Rated: 3/4 Sep 16, 2023 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness ... DeVito has managed to create a film that delighted audiences in ‘96 that will do the same for another generation in ‘23. Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A funny kid flick. Rated: B Jun 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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JasonS It was a lovely overcoming the odds type of film. Very nice ending. It’s worth a watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 Full Review Audience Member I watched this as a kid, MULTIPLE TIMES! THIS IS A ABSOLUTE BLAST! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Ciara Naomh N Always an absolute pleasure to watch. Brilliant performances from all the cast. A Heartwarming comfort watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Lucas t Man I love this movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Laurien D Het is een supermooie film die gaat over adopteren niet leuke ouders en strenge school zeker bekijken als it veel likes haal ben ik super blij like zeker!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/24 Full Review Arid S A film I remember from my childhood, I love Matilda, she really did what she needed to do and she is a proud young lady! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), the evil principal at Matilda's school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull's wrath and fight back against her unkind parents.
Director
Danny DeVito
Producer
Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
Screenwriter
Roald Dahl, Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
Distributor
TriStar Pictures, Columbia Tristar, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.1M
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Surround
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