Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: August 2, 1996
Runtime: 98 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.2/10 (4741 votes)
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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
Kiami Davael
Lavender
Jacqueline Steiger
Amanda Thripp
Kira Spencer Hesser
Hortensia
Craig Lamar Traylor
Child in Classroom
Christel Khalil
Child in Classroom
Amanda Fein
Toddler Matilda
Caitlin Fein
Toddler Matilda
Donna Spangler
Million $ Sticky Showgirl
Marianne Curan
Million $ Sticky Contestant
Sabrina Bryan
Girl (uncredited)
Trevor Coppola
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Simon Jones
Shellhammer (uncredited)
Jon Lovitz
Million $ Sticky Host (uncredited)
Kira Spencer Cook
Hortensia (as Kira Spencer Hesser)