Neglected by her dishonest, TV-obsessed parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman) and bullied by her boorish brother, five-year-old child prodigy Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson) seeks refuge in books and her own boundless imagination.
When she is finally sent to Crunchem Hall Primary School, she meets the sweet, supportive Miss Honey (Embossed by Embeth Davidtz), who quickly recognizes Matilda’s extraordinary intelligence.
However, the school is ruled by the tyrannical, child-hating headmistress Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), who terrorizes the students with brutal punishments. When Matilda discovers she possesses telekinetic powers, she decides to use her mind to fight back, protect her friends, and take down the monstrous Trunchbull once and for all.
Danny DeVito directs a wildly inventive, deliciously dark adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic, capturing the author’s signature blend of whimsical humor and gothic menace.
From the heroic, cake-eating triumph of Bruce Bogtrotter to Matilda levitating flying chocolates across the living room, this whimsical masterpiece is a timeless celebration of courage, intellect, and standing up for what’s right.
Comedy, Family, Fantasy, 1996
United States (English) 98 Min
