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Matilda (1996)

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Release Date: August 2, 1996
Genre: Family, Comedy
Running Time: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for elements of exaggerated meanness and ridicule, and for some mild language.
Director: Danny DeVito
Writer: Roald Dahl, Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Brian Levinson, Jean Speegle Howard, Sara Magdalin, R.D. Robb, Gregory R. Goliath

Matilda is a girl of wondrous intelligence but her parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood treat her as nothing more than an annoying brat. However, after many long years, she finally convinces them to let her attend school; they enlist her in Crunchem Hall, a bleak prison. In charge is the wicked and evil principal Agatha Trunchbull (she once spun a girl around by her ponytails and threw her over the fence). Despite the horrid woman, Read more

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Grade: B Matilda, based on Roald Dahl's book, is a cute and hilarious comedy. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are great, as is Pam Ferris as the evil principal. Read the full movie review

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