Matilda

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Mara Wilson as Matilda Wormwood: a 6-year-old girl with special powers
  • Katelyn and Zoey Rosen as Baby Matilda (uncredited)
  • Kayla and Kelsey Fredericks as 9-month-old Matilda
  • Amanda and Caitlin Fein as 2-year-old Matilda
  • Sara Magdalin as 4-year-old Matilda
• Embeth Davidtz as Miss Jennifer Honey: the kind teacher who inspires Matilda
  • Amanda and Kristyn Summers as 2-year-old Jennifer
  • Phoebe Garcia-Pearl as 5-year-old Jennifer
• Pam Ferris as Agatha Trunchbull: the abusive principal of Crunchem Hall School
• Danny DeVito as Harry Wormwood: Matilda’s car salesman father
  • DeVito also narrates the film
• Rhea Perlman as Zinnia Wormwood: Matilda’s bingo-obsessed mother
• Brian Levinson as Michael Wormwood: Matilda’s obnoxious older brother who insults Matilda by calling her ”dip-face”.
  • Nicholas Cox as 6-year-old Michael
• Paul Reubens and Tracey Walter as Bob and Bill: two FBI agents investigating Harry’s illegal car business.
• Kiami Davael as Lavender, Matilda’s best friend
• Jacqueline Steiger as Amanda Thripp: Matilda’s timid classmate
• Jimmy Karz as Bruce Bogtrotter: Matilda’s gluttonous classmate
• Kira Spencer-Hesser as Hortensia: a schoolmate
• Jean Speegle Howard as Mrs. Phelps: the librarian
• Marion Dugan as Cookie: the school cook
• Jon Lovitz as Mickey, a game show host

Storyline:

The story centers on Matilda, an extraordinary young girl who uses her intelligence and special powers to navigate her difficult home life with neglectful parents and a tyrannical school principal, Miss Trunchbull. As she discovers her abilities, Matilda stands up for herself and her friends, ultimately finding a sense of belonging and happiness.

About Movie:

Matilda is an American fantasy comedy film co-produced and directed by Danny DeVito. It is based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel of the same name. Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord wrote the screenplay. The film stars Mara Wilson as Matilda, a gifted child with psychokinetic abilities, alongside DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris in supporting roles. DeVito also serves as the narrator.

Production Details

Matilda was released in the United States on August 2, 1996, by Sony Pictures Releasing under its TriStar Pictures label. Critics praised the film’s faithfulness to the source material and DeVito’s direction. Despite this, it was a box office disappointment, grossing approximately $47 million against a budget of $36 million. However, it gained greater popularity after being released on home video.

Legacy

Over the years, Matilda has become a beloved classic, celebrated for its themes of empowerment and resilience. It has inspired various adaptations, including stage musicals and television productions. The film’s enduring charm continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

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