Matilda
"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world."
Originally released in 1996. Matilda is a comedy/family film. directed by Danny DeVito.
Starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Rhea Perlman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4,695 votes)
Budget
$36M
Production budget
Box Office
$33.5M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mara Wilson
as Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito
as Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
as Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
as Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
as Agatha Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
as FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
as FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
as Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
as Michael Wormwood
Sara Magdalin
as Four-Year-Old Matilda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $36,000,000
- Revenue
- $33,500,000
Production Companies
- Jersey Films
- TriStar Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matilda about?
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 star...
Who directed Matilda?
Matilda was directed by Danny DeVito.
How long is Matilda?
Matilda has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Matilda released?
Matilda was released on August 2, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Matilda?
The main cast of Matilda includes Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris.
Is Matilda worth watching?
Matilda has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,695 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.