1996/08/02 (US) | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A little magic goes a long way.
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.
Danny DeVito
Director
Nicholas Kazan
Screenplay
Robin Swicord
Screenplay
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
$ 36,000,000
$ 33,500,000
Released
Roald Dahl
Novel
Danny DeVito
Producer
Liccy Dahl
Producer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Lynzee Klingman
Editor