Matilda (1996) Fantasy Comedy Family
Matilda (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.2/10
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Matilda Plot Synopsis:
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, Matilda is misunderstood by her family because she is very different from their ways of life. As time passes, Matilda finally starts school that has a kindly teacher, loyal friends and a sad**tic principal. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, Matilda begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, Matilda suddenly turns the tables to stand up to her parents and outwit the principal.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. the worst parents ever and the worst school principal imaginable.
Tagline: A little magic goes a long way.
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Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $33,459,416
Awards: 3
Nominations: 7
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Matilda Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 02, 1996
Writers: Roald Dahl, Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
Producers: Martin Bregman, Liccy Dahl, Danny DeVito, Nicholas Kazan, Joshua Levinson, Michael Peyser, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Robin Swicord
Editors: Lynzee Klingman, Brent White
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Matilda Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mara Wilson | ... | Matilda |
| Danny DeVito | ... | Mr. Wormwood / Narrator |
| Rhea Perlman | ... | Mrs. Wormwood |
| Embeth Davidtz | ... | Miss Honey |
| Pam Ferris | ... | Trunchbull |
| Paul Reubens | ... | FBI Agent |
| Tracey Walter | ... | FBI Agent |
| Brian Levinson | ... | Michael |
| Jean Speegle Howard | ... | Miss Phelps |
| Sara Magdalin | ... | Matilda, 4 Years |
| R.D. Robb | ... | Roy |
| Gregory R. Goliath | ... | Luther (as Goliath Gregory) |
| Fred Parnes | ... | Waiter |
| Kiami Davael | ... | Lavender |
| Leor Livneh Hackel | ... | Julius Rottwinkle |
| Jacqueline Steiger | ... | Amanda Thripp |
| Jimmy Karz | ... | Bruce Bogtrotter |
| Michael Valentine | ... | Nigel Hicks |
| Liam Kearns | ... | Charles |
| Mark Watson | ... | Magnus |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mara Wilson (b. July 24, 1987) – Matilda
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 0½" (1.54 m) - Danny DeVito (b. November 17, 1944) – Mr. Wormwood / Narrator
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 4' 9¾" (1.47 m)
Also known as: Danny De Vito | Danny Devito - Rhea Perlman (b. March 31, 1948) – Mrs. Wormwood
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' (1.52 m) - Embeth Davidtz (b. August 11, 1965) – Miss Honey
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Pam Ferris (b. May 11, 1948) – Trunchbull
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Paul Reubens (b. August 27, 1952) – FBI Agent
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: P. W. Herman | Pee Wee Herman | Pee-Wee Herman | Pee-wee Herman | Paul Mall | Pee Wee - Tracey Walter (b. November 25, 1947) – FBI Agent
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Tracy Walter | Tracey Walters - Brian Levinson (b. October 27, 1982) – Michael
Sign: Scorpio - Jean Speegle Howard, as Miss Phelps, passed away at age 73 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Jean Howard | Jean Speegle - Sara Magdalin – Matilda, 4 Years
- R.D. Robb – Roy
- Gregory R. Goliath – Luther (as Goliath Gregory)
- Fred Parnes – Waiter
- Kiami Davael – Lavender
- Leor Livneh Hackel – Julius Rottwinkle
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