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Matilda (1996)

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.
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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.

Rating:PG
Genre:Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Directed By:Danny DeVito
Written By:Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
In Theaters:8/2/1996
Box Office:$33,500,000
Runtime:98 minutes
Studio:Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures

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Danny DeVito

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Mara Wilson

Matilda Wormwood

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Danny DeVito

Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)

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Rhea Perlman

Zinnia Wormwood

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Embeth Davidtz

Miss Honey

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Pam Ferris

Agatha Trunchbull

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Paul Reubens

FBI Agent

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Tracey Walter

FBI Agent

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Jean Speegle Howard

Miss Phelps

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Brian Levinson

Michael Wormwood

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Sara Magdalin

Four-Year-Old Matilda

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R.D. Robb

Roy

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