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Matilda (1996)
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.
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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.
Rating:PG
Genre:Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Directed By:Danny DeVito
Written By:Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
In Theaters:8/2/1996
Box Office:$33,500,000
Runtime:98 minutes
Studio:Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures
Cast
Danny DeVito
Director
Danny DeVito
Director
Mara Wilson
Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Agatha Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael Wormwood
Sara Magdalin
Four-Year-Old Matilda
R.D. Robb
Roy
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