matilda (1996)
Matilda is the 1996 live-action movie adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1988 novel of the same name. It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a child prodigy who develops telekinetic powers while dealing with her abusive family and her school's dictatorial principal Miss Trunchbull (Pam Ferris) with the help of her teacher Miss Honey (Embeth Davidtz). Danny DeVito directs the film and plays Matilda's father, Harry.
Matilda
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Release Date
- June 28, 1996
- Studio(s)
- Sony
- Distributor(s)
- Sony
- Cast
- Danny DeVito , Mara Wilson , Pam Ferris
- Writers
- Robin Swicord
- Runtime
- 98minutes
- Budget
- $36 million
Summary
Matilda is the 1996 live-action movie adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1988 novel of the same name. It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a child prodigy who develops telekinetic powers while dealing with her abusive family and her school's dictatorial principal Miss Trunchbull (Pam Ferris) with the help of her teacher Miss Honey (Embeth Davidtz). Danny DeVito directs the film and plays Matilda's father, Harry.
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