
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie (2022):
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (Also known as Matilda the Musical) is a musical fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Matthew Warchus from a screenplay written by Dennis Kelly. An adaptation of the 2011 stage musical of the same name by Warchus, Kelly, and Tim Minchin, which in turn is based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl, the film, co-produced by TriStar Pictures, Working Title Films, and Netflix, is also the second film adaptation of the novel, after the 1996 film (also produced by TriStar).
The film stars Alisha Weir as the title character, alongside Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, and Emma Thompson. Matilda the Musical had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 5 October 2022 and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing International through TriStar Pictures, while in the United States, the film was released on 9 December 2022, in addition to being available to stream on Netflix on 25 December. The film received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Thompson’s performance.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie Information:
Movie | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical |
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Also known as | Matilda the Musical |
Genre | Comedy Fantasy Musical |
Countries | United Kingdom United States |
Language | English |
Release dates | 5 October 2022 (LFF) 25 November 2022 (United Kingdom) 9 December 2022 (United States) 25 December 2022 (Netflix) |
Starring | Alisha Weir Lashana Lynch Andrea Riseborough Stephen Graham Dame Emma Thompson |
Directed by | Matthew Warchus |
Screenplay by | Dennis Kelly |
Based on | Matilda the Musical by Tim Minchin Dennis Kelly Matilda by Roald Dahl |
Produced by | Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Jon Finn Luke Kelly |
Edited by | Melanie Oliver |
Music by | Tim Minchin |
Production companies | TriStar Pictures Working Title Films The Roald Dahl Story Company |
Distributed by | Netflix (International) Sony Pictures Releasing (United Kingdom) |
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie Trailer:
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie Storyline (Plot/Synopsis):
Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir) is a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination – and the worst parents in the world. While her parents (Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough) content themselves with trashy TV and dodgy money-making schemes, she loves to lose herself in the pages of her beloved books. Where they are loud, selfish and unkind she is a quiet observer, thinking up small and cheeky acts of rebellion and revenge. On meeting her inspirational teacher, Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch), Matilda is encouraged and begins conjuring her own fantastical tales. Excited to attend Crunchem Hall, Matilda is surprised to find the school is an ominous and oppressive place led by the huge and villainous Miss Trunchbull (Emma Thompson). As well as kind Miss Honey, the bright lights among the meanness are story-loving librarian, Mrs. Phelps (Sindhu Vee), and Matilda’s newfound school friends. Filled with an overwhelming sense of justice, Matilda dares to take a stand for what is right and teach Trunchbull a lesson she won’t forget. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is an inspirational musical tale of an extraordinary girl who discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what’s right, she’s met with miraculous results. Directed by Tony Award-winning director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical), the film is produced by Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan for Working Title, Jon Finn (Billy Elliot), and Luke Kelly of The Roald Dahl Story Company. Screenwriter Dennis Kelly adapts the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production for the big screen, with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Movie Cast and Characters:
- Alisha Weir as Matilda Wormwood
- Lashana Lynch as Miss Jennifer Honey
- Emma Thompson as Miss Agatha Trunchbull
- Stephen Graham as Mr Harry Wormwood
- Andrea Riseborough as Mrs Wormwood
- Sindhu Vee as Mrs Phelps
- Lauren Alexandra as the Acrobat
- Carl Spencer as Magnus the Escapologist
- Katherine Kingsley as the Acrobat’s Stepsister / Young Agatha Trunchbull
- Charlie Hodson-Prior as Bruce Bogtrotter
- Rei Yamauchi Fulker as Lavender
- Meesha Garbett as Hortensia
- Winter Jarrett-Glasspool as Amanda Thripp
- Matt Henry as Doctor