Matilda
A brilliant but neglected child discovers a love for books and must outwit a cruel, power‑hungry school principal before her classmates are crushed by the tyrant’s brutal regime.
“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.”
Synopsis
Matilda Wormwood is a highly intelligent and gifted young girl. However, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, are indifferent to her abilities. As she begins school, she finds support in a kind teacher and loyal friends, but also faces the oppressive rule of a cruel and sadistic headmistress. Growing increasingly frustrated by the mistreatment she and others endure, Matilda discovers she possesses an unusual talent that she may be able to use to challenge the authority figures in her life.
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Principal cast & crew: 33
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Lynzee KlingmanShot by Stefan CzapskyScored by David NewmanDesigned by Bill Brzeski
Box Office
1996 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$33.5M
US & Canada: $33.5M — 100% of worldwide · International: $41K (0%)
Opening weekend: $8.2M — 25% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $13.9M — 42% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,975 theaters
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- Matilda 6 miticait
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Cast & Crew
33 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Danny Devito
as Mr. Wormwood
Rhea Perlman
as Mrs. Wormwood
Mara Wilson
as Matilda
Embeth Davidtz
as Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
as Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
as FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
as FBI Agent
Brian Levinson
as Michael
Jean Speegle Howard
as Miss Phelps
Sara Magdalin
as Matilda, 4 Years
Rd Robb
as Roy
Gregory R Goliath
as Luther
Supporting cast
6Directors
1Writers
3Producers
4Other crew
9Parents Guide
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