Movie

Matilda (1996)

98 min

• Comedy
• Family
• Fantasy

Director

Danny DeVito

Released

August 2, 1996

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, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.

Cast

• Mara Wilson
• Danny DeVito
• Rhea Perlman
• Embeth Davidtz
• Pam Ferris
• Paul Reubens
• Tracey Walter
• Jean Speegle Howard
• Brian Levinson
• Sara Magdalin
• R.D. Robb
• Gregory R. Goliath

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