Matilda

Name: Matilda
Director: Danny DeVito
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1996
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris

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

19961h 38m7.2(4,884 votes)

ComedyFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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…

Matilda (1996) is a comedy, family, and fantasy film directed by Danny DeVito. It stars Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Rhea Perlman. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 4,884 votes.

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Director

Danny DeVito

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

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Is Matilda Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of comedy, family, and fantasy, Matilda is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Matilda

Where can I watch Matilda?

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Who stars in Matilda?

Matilda stars Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, and Embeth Davidtz, and was directed by Danny DeVito.

How long is Matilda?

Matilda has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did Matilda come out?

Matilda was released in 1996.

What genre is Matilda?

Matilda is a comedy, family, and fantasy film.

Is Matilda worth watching?

Matilda holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.