Matilda (1996)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $36,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $33,500,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 13.0223 |
Directed By
Danny DeVito
Crew
Danny DeVito
David Newman
Danny DeVito
Brent White
Liccy Dahl
Stefan Czapsky
Nicholas Kazan
Roald Dahl
Lynzee Klingman
Gary Archer
Dana Dru Evenson
Philip Toolin
Bill Brzeski
Michael Lantieri
Michael Peyser
Cara Giallanza
Michael Lantieri
Jane Ruhm
Kent W. Luttrell
Yolanda Toussieng
Laura Dash
Eddie Hice
Michael Shamberg
Ve Neill
Bobby Porter
Deep Roy
May Boss
Renee Rousselot
R.A. Rondell
Robin Swicord
Jennifer Polito
Larry Nicholas
Edouard F. Henriques III
Janet Brady
François Duhamel
Martin Bregman
Marge Piane
Stacey Sher
Nicholas Kazan
Lucia Mace
Dianne L. Wilson
Robin Tracey Sherwood
David Rubin
Ve Neill
Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw
Rusty Hanson
Robin Swicord
Janek Sirrs
TOP CAST
Mara Wilson
Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Agatha Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael Wormwood
Sara Magdalin
Four-Year-Old Matilda
R.D. Robb
Roy
Gregory R. Goliath
Luther
Fred Parnes
Waiter
Kiami Davael
Lavender
Leor Livneh Hackel
Julius Rottwinkle
Jacqueline Steiger
Amanda Thripp
Jimmy Karz
Bruce Bogtrotter
Michael Valentine
Nigel HIcks
Liam Kearns
Charles
Mark Watson
Magnus
Kira Spencer Hesser
Hortensia
J.C. Alexander
Nearby Boy
Malone Brinton
Older Boy
Marion Dugan
Cookie
Joshua Alvarez
Child at Assembly
Max E. Blum
Child at Assembly
Erin M. Gray
Child at Assembly
Misty L. Oppenheim
Child in Assembly
Christopher Shepard Hughes
Child in Assembly
Rachel Snow
Child in Assembly
Craig Lamar Traylor
Child in Classroom
Jennifer Key
Child in Classroom
Marty Bautista
Child in Classroom
Anthony Hernandez
Child in Classroom
Raina Cease
Child in Classroom
Jonathan Osser
Child in Classroom
Vinnie Buffolino
Child in Classroom
Marcella Sassano
Child in Classroom
Johnny Thomas III
Child in Classroom
Shannon Hughes
Child in Classroom
Christel Khalil
Child in Classroom
Cassie Colaw
Child in Classroom
Austin Stout
Child in Classroom
Cindy Tran
Child in Classroom
Jonathan Feyer
Child in Classroom
Alissa Graham
Newborn Matilda
Amanda Graham
Newborn Matilda
Trevor Gallagher
Newborn Matilda
James Gallagher
Newborn Matilda
Kayla Fredericks
Nine-Months Old Matilda
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