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Matilda

Matilda

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 2, 1996

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

User Score

72%

Original Title

Matilda

Production Companies

Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures

Director

Danny DeVito

Budget

$36,000,000

Revenue

$33,500,000

Description

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.