Matilda (1996)
“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.”
Movie19961h 38mEnglish
Our verdict
Worth watching
Well received by most viewers.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 4,962 ratings.
Movie review: Matilda
Matilda is a film from 1996. It is catalogued under Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Its listed tagline is “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.”
Story
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.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,962 votes.
Production
Release date: August 2, 1996 · Runtime: 98 minutes · Original language: English · Reported budget: $36,000,000 · Reported revenue: $33,500,000
Official trailer
Cast
Mara Wilson
Danny DeVito
Rhea Perlman
Embeth Davidtz
Pam Ferris
Paul Reubens
Tracey Walter
Jean Speegle Howard
Brian Levinson
Sara Magdalin
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