Hold on to this gem tightly, because movies like _Matilda_ will probably never get made again. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._
Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.
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.
Top Cast
Mara Wilson
Matilda
Danny DeVito
Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Mrs. Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael
Sara Magdalin
Matilda, 4 Years
R.D. Robb
Roy
Gregory R. Goliath
Luther
Fred Parnes
Waiter
Kiami Davael
Lavender
Leor Livneh Hackel
Julius Rottwinkle
Jacqueline Steiger
Amanda Thripp
Reviews
**An excellent family comedy with some social criticism in the mix.** The film is one of the most famous family comedies of the 1990s, adapting the story of the same name by Roald Dahl for the screen, where a girl, who was born into an idiotic family unable to understand it, decides to win the right to go to school and to learn, which their parents do not value. However, at school, she comes across a cruel and…
FAQ about Matilda
What is Matilda about?
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…
When was Matilda released?
Matilda was released in 1996.
What genres does Matilda belong to?
Matilda is categorised as Comedy, Family, Fantasy.
Who stars in Matilda?
The cast of Matilda includes Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris.