Matilda

Name: Matilda
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1996-08-02
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz

1996 · 1h 38m · Comedy, Family, Fantasy · United States of America · Rated PG (US)

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.

Directed by

Danny DeVito

Written by

Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord

Based on the novel by

Roald Dahl

Starring

Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz

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