Matilda
Seen it?1996 | 98 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$34 million worldwide on a $36 million budget; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Danny DeVito
- Mara WilsonMatilda
- Danny DeVitoMr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
- Rhea PerlmanMrs. Wormwood
- Embeth DavidtzMiss Honey
- Pam FerrisTrunchbull
- Paul ReubensFBI Agent
- Tracey WalterFBI Agent
- Jean Speegle HowardMiss Phelps
- Brian LevinsonMichael
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