Matilda (1996)

7.2/10 98 min Comedy Family Fantasy

Overview

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

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

Fred Parnes

Waiter

Kiami Davael

Lavender

Jacqueline Steiger

Amanda Thripp

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