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Matilda

1996-08-02 · 98 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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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Directors
Danny DeVito
Production companies
Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 36,000,000
Revenue
USD 33,500,000

Top Cast

Mara WilsonMara WilsonMatilda
Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoMr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea PerlmanRhea PerlmanMrs. Wormwood
Embeth DavidtzEmbeth DavidtzMiss Honey
Pam FerrisPam FerrisTrunchbull
Paul ReubensPaul ReubensFBI Agent
Tracey WalterTracey WalterFBI Agent
Jean Speegle HowardJean Speegle HowardMiss Phelps
Brian LevinsonBrian LevinsonMichael
Sara MagdalinSara MagdalinMatilda, 4 Years
R.D. RobbR.D. RobbRoy
Gregory R. GoliathLuther
Fred ParnesFred ParnesWaiter
Kiami DavaelKiami DavaelLavender
Leor Livneh HackelJulius Rottwinkle
Jacqueline SteigerJacqueline SteigerAmanda Thripp
Jimmy KarzBruce Bogtrotter
Michael ValentineNigel HIcks
Liam KearnsCharles
Mark WatsonMagnus

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