Matilda
1996, Kids and family/Comedy, 1h 33m
21 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Danny DeVito-directed version of Matilda is odd, charming, and while the movie diverges from Roald Dahl, it nonetheless captures the book's spirit. Read critic reviews
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Matilda Wormwood
Harry Wormwood, Narrator
Zinnia Wormwood
Jennifer "Jenny" Honey
Agatha Trunchbull
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Critic Reviews for Matilda
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (2)
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With her sweet-sad face, Mara Wilson is a perfect Matilda.
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Matilda doesn't condescend to children, it doesn't sentimentalize, and as a result it feels heartfelt and sincere. It's funny, too.
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Audience Reviews for Matilda
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Jan 02, 2014A children's tale told in a fairly entertaining way. And I find Matilda, the character herself, quite fascinating.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Mar 24, 2013A charming and fun children's movie with some nice lead performances. It's nothing that hasn't been done before, but it does everything well enough to get a solid recommendation from me. It's just an entertaining and light-hearted film that will definitely resonate with its target crowd of younger children, but it made me feel like a kid at the same time. The film is smart and doesn't have juvenile humor or a half-baked story. It's actually a very well told story with a good message and is well directed by Danny DeVito. There's plenty of memorable characters played wonderfully by some lesser known actors/actresses. Imaginative and unique, Matilda is a movie that children of all ages will likely enjoy on some level, but also happens to be a worthwhile time for the whole family.Josh L Super Reviewer
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Nov 29, 2012So touching, suspenseful, extreme, and campy! Mara Wilson had such a deep, sage-like voice, and all the recent 20-year reunion pics of the cast are adorbz.Alice S Super Reviewer
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Aug 05, 2012Roald Dahl always writes amazing stories, this one is cute and fun. It's unlike any ordinary family drama, she's not abused but she doesn't belong to the white trash family. It's a film that truly shaped my childhood, a must watch.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
Matilda Quotes
| Miss Honey: | Oh no, Matilda is a wonderful girl, and very bright. |
| Agatha Trunchbull: | A bright child? |
| Miss Honey: | Yes, she can multiply large sums in her head. |
| Agatha Trunchbull: | So can a calculator. |
| Matilda Wormwood: | (after TV explodes) I didn't do it |
| Matilda Wormwood: | [after TV explodes] I didn't do it |
| Harry Wormwood: | Of course you didn't do it, you little twit! |
| Matilda Wormwood: | No more Miss Nice Girl. |
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