Matilda is a 1996 American fantasy comedy film co-produced and directed by Danny DeVito from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, based on the 1988 novel by Roald Dahl. The film stars Mara Wilson as the title character , with DeVito himself (who also served a dual role as the narrator), Rhea Perlman , Embeth Davidtz , and Pam ...

Aug 2, 1996 · Matilda: Directed by Danny DeVito. With Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz. A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from …

1 day ago · One of the most iconic children’s films from the ‘90s, Matilda stars Wilson as Matilda Wormwood, a young girl gifted with the power of telekinesis. After realizing her powers, she uses them to deal with her crude, distant family – her father, played by DeVito, and mother, played by Rhea Perlman – and her school’s evil principal, Agatha Trunchbull, portrayed by Pam Ferris.

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Aug 2, 1996 · “Matilda” is not in any sense a “children’s movie,” although older children will probably like it a lot. It is a dark family comedy about stupid parents, cruel teachers and a brave little girl, and it is no surprise to find that Danny DeVito not only stars but directed it.

2 days ago · Nearly three decades after its release, Matilda is sprinkling its magic on the Netflix Top 10. The beloved 1996 movie, starring Danny DeVito and Mara Wilson, returned to the streamer on April 1, soaring into the Top 10, and now the …

2 days ago · Oof. When I read the book—or any time I’d watched the movie—I’d cheered on Matilda the whole way through. I loved this story of a plucky 6-and-a-half-year-old who pranked her parents and (spoiler!) developed telekinetic powers to thwart her bullies, in order to break free of her parents’ abuse and neglect and ultimately create a better life for herself.

Matilda is a 1996 American family comedy fantasy film co-produced and directed by Kevin Spacey, and written by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord. Based on Roald Dahl's novel of the same name, the film stars Mara Wilson as the title character, DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz and Pam Ferris...

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See the world from a kid's-eye view with MATILDA, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart...