I've always thought I could have eaten that chocolate cake too, and I kind of want to try.
Matilda
A little magic goes a long way.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
8/2/1996Runtime
98 minsOverview
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.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$36,000,000Revenue
$33,500,000Homepage
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A darkly funny fairy tale about a brilliant neglected child discovering her supernatural abilities and using them to reclaim her life. It finds genuine warmth in the triumph of a misunderstood girl over the adults who failed her.
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DefiantJoyfulWhimsicalHopeful
Themes
Coming of ageFamilyRedemptionPower
Tone
Comedic
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Stylized genrePainterly
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Child endangerment
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
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael Wormwood
Sara Magdalin
Four-Year-Old Matilda
R.D. Robb
Roy
Gregory R. Goliath
Luther
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