Release Date
August 2, 1996
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Running Time
93 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG for elements of exaggerated meanness and ridicule, and for some mild language
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,... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
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. Full movie review »
