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Matilda

1996
Comedy
Drama
1h 42m
Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. the worst parents ever and the worst school principal imaginable. (imdb)
Directed by:
Danny DeVito Danny DeVito
Written by:
Nicholas Kazan Roald Dahl Roald Dahl
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Starring:
Jon Lovitz Jon Lovitz Danny DeVito Danny DeVito Embeth Davidtz Embeth Davidtz Paul Reubens Paul Reubens Pam Ferris Pam Ferris Tracey Walter Tracey Walter Mara Wilson Mara Wilson Rhea Perlman Rhea Perlman Kiami Davael Brian Levinson Jean Speegle Howard Sara Magdalin
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Matilda
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Family/Kids, Adventure
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Matilda

1996
Comedy
Drama
1h 42m
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battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
3rd
If your kids pick this film up at a movie store or something, do yourself the favor of smacking it out of their hand with gusto. It'll be satisfying to you, and they'll learn a valuable lesson: Don't torture you parents with stupid movies. Have the kiddies read the book if they're interested in the story, because then you won't have to deal with it. Total crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 19 Mar 2007
3
38th
A good kid's movie.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
tombomtombom
Rated 09 Jan 2013
30
32nd
saved entirely by pam ferris's absolutely incredible ms trunchbull
Rated 09 Jan 2013
beer94Beer94
Rated 15 Jan 2011
69
66th
I loved it. Sue me.
Rated 15 Jan 2011
bofbof
Rated 25 Nov 2016
65
50th
"I'm smart, you're dumb. I'm big, you're little. I'm right, you're wrong." Danny DeVito stars in a very faithful adaptation of The Art Of The Deal.
Rated 25 Nov 2016
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 06 Jan 2014
90
75th
Danny DeVito-directed version of Matilda is odd, charming, and while the movie diverges from Roald Dahl, it nonetheless captures the book's spirit.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 17 Mar 2007
20
5th
Anyone ever notice Danny DeVito is pretty short? I did. I noticed it.
Rated 17 Mar 2007
darknightsDarkNights
Rated 21 Dec 2023
80
88th
Il y a des films comme Matilda que l'on est fier d'avoir connus très jeune, pour ressentir ce plaisir nostalgique qu'il procure 20 ans plus tard. Ce film, je l'aime !
Rated 21 Dec 2023
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 05 May 2008
79
53rd
One of those films that has everything going for it in terms of cast, ability and production values. However, it doesn't cut the mustard when compared to the Roal Dahl book. Worth seeing but a B movie at best.
Rated 05 May 2008
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
80
88th
One of Dahl's best books. Great story, great watch!!!!! I LOVE ROALD DAHL BOOKS!
Rated 26 Jan 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
50
38th
This is a nice kids movie. There is very little to dislike about this other than it does nothing extraordinary.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 24 Jun 2017
75
59th
A visual translation of Roald Dahl's cruelty really can set an impression on the 90s
Rated 24 Jun 2017
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 24 Jul 2007
60
57th
Good movie for kids.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
purgatospurgatos
Rated 15 Nov 2008
55
24th
I liked it when I was a kid and since this is a movie for kids, that's definitely something.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 28 Oct 2015
6
43rd
The narrative here is pure, kid-minded, free-spirited fun: A cute children vs. adults motif ("I'm big, you're small") is filled out by a few hilariously exaggerated antagonists (see DeVito [puzzlingly also the amiable narrator] as the brash book-hating dad, Ferris as the child-throwing principal), an adorable protagonist with great gifts of genius and magic to live vicariously through, and many satisfying moments of child rebellion (see the ridiculous but tear-jerking chocolate cake triumph).
Rated 28 Oct 2015
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 02 Nov 2008
45
21st
Matilda was a messenger of evil.
Rated 02 Nov 2008
tsvetetsvete
Rated 26 Jul 2015
88
50th
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Rated 26 Jul 2015
owen1218owen1218
Rated 09 Mar 2020
60
28th
A fun film, but one that wildly diverges from the spirit of the original book. It annoyed me when the film came out, and it annoys me now watching it for a second time 24 years later.
Rated 09 Mar 2020
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
16th
The book was better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 27 Dec 2011
76
37th
This movie will entertain kids.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
bok_dongBok dong
Rated 24 Nov 2008
70
83rd
loved it !
Rated 24 Nov 2008
justpeacejustpeace
Rated 08 Mar 2010
72
77th
I loved this movie as a kid.
Rated 08 Mar 2010
buggz79buggz79
Rated 05 Nov 2007
76
53rd
Quirky and funny.
Rated 05 Nov 2007
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 18 Jun 2008
68
23rd
Typical story about a little girl with odd powers. Love the newt scene.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
flandersFlanders
Rated 20 May 2012
55
31st
Pretty meh
Rated 20 May 2012
priokanopriokano
Rated 05 Aug 2010
6
65th
fofissimo!!!
Rated 05 Aug 2010
camcleodCAMcleod
Rated 21 Feb 2011
80
49th
One of the true gems of the 90s'; Danny DeVito's directing can be hit and miss, but here is a sure fire hit embedded in the minds of every boy and girl who had the good fortune to grow up in the 90s. Beautifully adapted from Roald Dahl's eponymous book [maintaining as much of Dahl's trademark darkness as his charm and humour], this film is a real treat! Watch it, or you'll end up in the Chokey!
Rated 21 Feb 2011
spanksSpanks
Rated 02 Apr 2011
40
28th
Hard to believe that Danny DeVito, the same guy who plays Frank on It's Always Sunny, actually directed and starred in this thing.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
apparatusapparatus
Rated 04 Sep 2010
31
26th
I watched this more than once. But thats only for Mr. Dahl. This film has only a light resemblance to the essence of the book. The film could have been a little more darker and less shamelessly caricature-ish (for example the parents-I wasn't worried about Matilda while she lived with her ego-crushing parents)
Rated 04 Sep 2010
senseisensei
Rated 14 Oct 2007
65
26th
Danny Devito is miscast (a self-cast miscast?), but Matilda does its best to live up to the classic Roald Dahl book. It fails, but kids will still find it entertaining... if they haven't read the book.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
qtpiqtpi
Rated 04 Nov 2012
3
15th
Meh.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
pigletPiglet
Rated 09 Jun 2009
57
23rd
Just a tad to irritating for my taste.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 26 Oct 2021
77
90th
more generous for kid movies, though I'd think it risks being way more popular for kids between 7 and 12 years old who like reading. The action, imagination, and sets and costumes can still interest the others. The principal makes for an unusual but good "bad guy" for a kid movie. Watching as an adult, one both appreciates and is more shocked by the parents.
Rated 26 Oct 2021
baburusuBaburusu
Rated 07 Dec 2014
70
48th
At times, the film can be disjointed and a bit too unpleasant to watch, especially with the depiction of grown-ups in this story, with the exception of Matilda's schoolteacher. It's a bit too mean, scary, and disturbing at times. If you analyse it, it's glorified child abuse that goes unpunished for the most part. But kids seem to love it, and I can see why. It's fun, colourful, sweet, Matilda's powers allow for some decent slapstick and creativity, and it's, in the end, very heartwarming.
Rated 07 Dec 2014
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 09 Mar 2012
40
17th
I'm glad DeVito was a producer on Pulp Fiction and is on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia so he won't be remembered for this.
Rated 09 Mar 2012
snarkysnarky
Rated 01 Feb 2007
80
52nd
Perhaps it's my love for Roald Dahl, and the fact that i was a bookish kid when i first saw this movie...but i loved it then, and it still stands as not completely horrible.
Rated 01 Feb 2007
captainjonnyCaptainJonny
Rated 17 Apr 2010
60
33rd
A good kids film and good adaptation of the book. Danny DeVito is surprisingly good for it as the father and narrator.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 22 Apr 2018
63
21st
There's some surprisingly strong directorial choices, and it's clear that DeVito has some clear borrowing from German expressionism. However, despite being very fun to watch the performances completely lack any subtelty and the story has no nuance or depth to it. Passibly entertaining family film.
Rated 22 Apr 2018
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 16 Sep 2012
65
18th
I probably really liked this, but now it just seems like drivel.
Rated 16 Sep 2012
murravenerMurravener
Rated 13 Mar 2007
82
69th
A very well done, entertaining film based off of a great novel that is great for all ages.
Rated 13 Mar 2007
erlanuaierlanuai
Rated 23 Jul 2009
45
2nd
It's a classic movie on Afternoon Session in Brazillian television
Rated 23 Jul 2009
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 07 Feb 2011
57
60th
The great irony with this movie is that I found myself liking all the characters I was suppose to hate more than the characters I was suppose to like. Pam Ferris and Danny DeVito were fantastic in this movie and stole the show. I think what bogs it down is the one-dimensional, dull nature of Matilda and her friends and a plot that's overly sappy and cheesy (in the wrong way). I would have loved a dedicated comedy movie focused on Ferris and Danny DeVito, but oh well.
Rated 07 Feb 2011
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
13th
Some stories should just remain as books. Here is one example.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bernie20bernie20
Rated 30 May 2013
87
42nd
Really cute movie. The acting was good. There was some humor to a kind of sad life.
Rated 30 May 2013
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 29 Apr 2016
15
82nd
W4E2P2S1V1M1A2R2. I want all 3 of my daughters to be Matilda.
Rated 29 Apr 2016
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 25 Dec 2012
78
78th
The single darkest family movie ever made.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
gritGrit
Rated 22 Mar 2007
18
15th
Maybe I was a little harsh when rating this film. It wasn't too badly done, but it just annoys me so much it isn't even worth considering.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
bluewasabiibluewasabii
Rated 13 Nov 2008
80
66th
classic in my mind
Rated 13 Nov 2008
ekoi1995ekoi1995
Rated 01 Nov 2021
95
64th
I enjoyed it. It's a great movie. Just don't take the story too literally. Everything is symbolizing how authoritarian people work in society.
Rated 01 Nov 2021
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 11 Jun 2017
68
35th
B-
Rated 11 Jun 2017
sw0sw0
Rated 09 Dec 2007
61
31st
good for a kids movie adult movie wise kinda boring.
Rated 09 Dec 2007
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 01 Oct 2010
2
19th
Shitty.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
tarmatarma
Rated 15 Nov 2014
80
59th
I really don't like Dahl's writing, but I quite enjoyed this movie. Everyone seems perfectly cast. I mean my GOD, Pam Ferris alone as the Trunchbull is worth the watch.
Rated 15 Nov 2014
1000julys1000julys
Rated 26 Dec 2012
50
15th
WIDE ANGLE LENSES- THAT ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
filliganFilligan
Rated 22 Jun 2012
41
4th
There's a massive group of people who adore Matilda. I mean they fucking adore Matilda. Now, I've seen this movie a handful of times, and every time I've just been overcome with a headache-inducing sense of eerie mediocrity. I say eerie because I don't know what this movie wants to do. It's shockingly dark (even violent towards young children) one minute and sickly sentimental the next. It's an uncomfortable juxtaposition that's just so unpleasant to watch. I don't get it.
Rated 22 Jun 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 17 Jun 2012
84
54th
Decent
Rated 17 Jun 2012
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
40th
This is a movie strictly for the kids. It's pretty faithful to the book, and the departures from the source material don't add anything. So, if you have kids, do them a favor and don't buy/rent/see this movie. Make them read the book.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 16 Sep 2008
90
86th
Yes, it's the rated-G version of _Carrie_. Fitting that Paul Reubens has a cameo, since it uses the same method of making clean yet worthy kiddie fare that "Pee-wee's Playhouse" used: "Be Absolutely Nuts"
Rated 16 Sep 2008
shoranShoran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
26th
I quite enjoyed Matilda...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 15 Apr 2008
55
25th
Another horribly saccarine piece of childrens entertainment. Doesn't do much for the source material.
Rated 15 Apr 2008
tubasaxttubasaxt
Rated 29 Jun 2020
65
14th
I just couldn't get over how cruelly the children were treated throughout the entire film. Yeah, the baddies got what they deserved in the end, but it wasn't really an enjoyable ride. It's too bad, the performances were good and I liked the aesthetics, but it wasn't enough to overcome the story.
Rated 29 Jun 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 29 Apr 2020
77
70th
2takescareofselflol+4wantsbook+walklibraryeverydaytilcard-wagon+you're4-i'm6.5loolwantschool+thinkscanpunishrents+PeeWeelol+lmaoheadmistresstosseskids+MteacherniceLittleMiss--seesMsupersmart+omgthecake-bouttobarf-Mgetsalltocheeronlmaofinishes/licksplate+MhasaPB/Jjarlool+Mannoyingsometimeslol+HMlikestoleteacher'sfam/house/killedherdadlol+outbasementwindow+yellsmaketelekinetic+classscareKOher-tosskids-Mflingback-schoolbodiesheraway+getsteachertoadopt
Rated 29 Apr 2020
dunbardunbar
Rated 01 Sep 2010
60
25th
Cute for the kids, but too cutesy for the adults.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Aug 2007
40
41st
ok
Rated 23 Aug 2007
youtellme93youtellme93
Rated 18 Feb 2008
60
34th
Cute, but read the book instead. You'll be more entertained.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 12 Feb 2007
74
47th
Good kids movie, and I appreciated it because I was still kinda youngish
Rated 12 Feb 2007
cosmoanautcosMOAnaut
Rated 06 Jun 2008
46
5th
When I was a kid I thought Matilda was an bratty jerk and I wanted to fight her.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
martrynmartryn
Rated 25 Mar 2007
57
23rd
Movie was kinda cute and all, I guess, but it's really only suitable for young girls. Not my cup of tea.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 15 Nov 2008
60
72nd
I really like Danny Devito, especially when he's a bastard.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
glm01glm01
Rated 18 Apr 2014
84
79th
84.000
Rated 18 Apr 2014
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 28 Apr 2020
90
64th
Matilda is fun, but predictable. The good characters are good, maybe too much so and the bad are impressively bad. You know that good is going to triumph in a movie like this. If you like that kind of movie you'll enjoy the odd, over-the-top, but fantastic take on Dahl's Matilda. If you don't, then the movie will probably not be your favorite.
Rated 28 Apr 2020
ytadelYtadel
Rated 19 Dec 2011
2
14th
Oh man, I saw this movie as a kid.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 04 Nov 2010
77
92nd
ger; [Matilda]; ein mädchen entdeckt ihre zauberhaften kräfte als sie von ihren eltern auf eine schule mit einer grausamen direktorin und einer netten lehrerin geschickt wird.;
Rated 04 Nov 2010
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 14 Sep 2020
65
29th
Top badass moment? Matilda reads books; books are badass, although I noticed there was no Thomas Hardy, a huge oversight. A neglected child genius with borderline abusive parents and advanced telekinetic abilities isn’t discovered by Professor X; so she just uses her skills to stick a hat to her dad's head and vandalise a TV. I’m also minded to conclude that if more schools were like Crunchem Hall we’d have less whiny Snowflake Millennials to tolerate. 1 cat, no chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 14 Sep 2020
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
89
88th
??? ?? ?????Matilda????????????????
Rated 06 Aug 2021
rashbamrashbam
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
59th
great for any age
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wraithwraith
Rated 12 Sep 2007
36
9th
Not quite as bad as transporter 2 due to the fat kid eating the cake.
Rated 12 Sep 2007
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 14 Jan 2009
35
10th
I probably would never let my kids view it if I ever had any. Felt like a poor-man's Gilliam movie on many different levels, and I seriously did not get at least one 'fuzzy feeling'. If anything I was disturbed.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
mfidler1mfidler1
Rated 11 Aug 2009
72
37th
Im old you're young, Im big, you're little, Im smart, you're dumb!
Rated 11 Aug 2009
green_goblinGreen Goblin
Rated 07 Sep 2008
71
87th
Even though it isn't that close to the book (which I liked), but this film is stil good. Ms. Trunchbull is hilarious (Pam Ferris did a great job). Matilda is as cute as always, very charming girl. Ms Honey, played by Embeth Davidtz was gorgeous. She did a perfect job playing the teacher. A charming film!
Rated 07 Sep 2008
unclesausageunclesausage
Rated 31 May 2009
90
85th
GIANT BEARS
Rated 31 May 2009
calexicoCalexico
Rated 23 Aug 2020
75
51st
A really good family movie. Twisted and goofy.
Rated 23 Aug 2020
dardandardan
Rated 15 May 2015
25
13th
Ugh. I have seen this as a kid like 5 times.
Rated 15 May 2015
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 20 Jan 2009
48
47th
Really do prefer the book. Love how Trunchbull broke the cake plate over that fat kids head. That was a good time.
Rated 20 Jan 2009
jonJon
Rated 29 Mar 2011
78
77th
A charming film that sometimes go over the top.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 06 Aug 2012
65
53rd
One of my favourite movies when I was a kid. It's perfect for children; who doesn't want to make things fly with your mind? Only downside is that I've seen it too many times, so it's become quite irritating
Rated 06 Aug 2012
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 27 Nov 2006
5
44th
cake scene is amazing
Rated 27 Nov 2006
magbMagb
Rated 17 Dec 2006
55
19th
Not that great, but it's a good story so it doesn't fail completely.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
yerameyahuYerameyahu
Rated 15 Jan 2008
60
24th
A decent adaptation of Dahl's book, but the physical comedy is most appealing to kids. This is a shame, because Dahl's writing doesn't leave out adults.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
thehynesthehynes
Rated 03 Jan 2015
55
44th
Good fun for younger kids.This seems to have a lot of hate out there for it in the reviews - lighten up,it's for 6 year old girls
Rated 03 Jan 2015
joshk84joshk84
Rated 14 Sep 2007
75
50th
I liked this movie, but I really liked the book when I was a kid. I think Danny DeVito is great in this movie as an actor and director.
Rated 14 Sep 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Feb 2007
50
35th
Decent childrens film.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 11 Apr 2011
50
38th
A bit too run of the mill, and it has a tendency to be really irksome when there's no need for it to be. The characters are almost impressively one dimensional, and absolutely no character development really takes place. It has some memorable scenes and performances, but the assembly is fairly ridiculous. While most Dahl stories are over the top in a fantastical, magical way, Matilda manages to go over the top with neglect and abuse in addition, and it loses its edge.
Rated 11 Apr 2011
unneunne
Rated 25 Mar 2008
44
12th
this was just terrafiing, a scar on my childhood
Rated 25 Mar 2008
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 20 Dec 2009
79
65th
positive attitude :) 20/12/2009 re:19/12/2012
Rated 20 Dec 2009
parexus2Parexus2
Rated 11 Nov 2013
78
84th
OM BA WAY
Rated 11 Nov 2013
luordluord
Rated 04 Aug 2017
69
66th
Charming lead performance, lovely source material and a strong supporting cast make this a winning Dahl adaptation.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
glmglm
Rated 06 Feb 2012
80
66th
80.250
Rated 06 Feb 2012
annetteAnnette
Rated 07 Jul 2023
52
11th
one of the best kids movies! i loved it when i was younger!!
Rated 07 Jul 2023
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 02 Feb 2008
4
83rd
A smart movie for children that adults can enjoy. Why aren't there more of these?
Rated 02 Feb 2008

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