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Matilda Details

1996

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A young girl with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge overcomes her parents' disapproval and forms a lasting bond with a sensitive teacher, ultimately discovering her own special abilities. Adapted from the novel by Roald Dahl, and directed by Danny DeVito who also stars as Matilda's insensitive father. Read more

Starring	Mara Wilson, Danny De Vito, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris
Director	Danny De Vito
Genres	Comedy, Family

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Matilda

Starring	Mara Wilson, Danny De Vito, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Tracey Walter, Pee-Wee Herman, R.D. Robb, Jon Lovitz
Director	Danny De Vito
Studio	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 34 mins
Certificate
Genres	Comedy, Family
Language	DVD: English
Subtitles	DVD: Cantonese, Czech, English, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian
Released	Production year: 1996 To Rent: DVD: 26 May 1998

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- "...A delightfully twisted fairy tale that artfully juggles broad tom-foolery and sly drollery, along with a generous serving of sight gags enhanced by special effects..."
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- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  This film is great for the kids.
  
  I like the way the young girl is literally hated by her father for being smart, and that fuels her telekinesis ... read more »
  
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  - TerryGardy
  - Wiltshire
  - 20 Oct 2003 at 14:51
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  Matilda - Good family viewing but not revolting enough!
  
  Very faithful to the book but with an American setting and an extra scene in Miss Trunchbull's house, I think the relationship between Matilda and Miss ... read more »
  
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  - 29 Nov 2011 at 15:54
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  Matilda
  
  The kids loved the film. They had to watch is a dosen time before I was allowed to return the disc!
  
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  - Birmingham
  - 02 Sep 2009 at 22:06
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  I was recommended this film so I sat with my daughter to watch and could not move it was really good
  
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  A young girl with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge overcomes her parents' disapproval and forms a lasting bond with a sensitive teacher, ultimately discovering her own special abilities. Adapted from the novel by Roald Dahl, and directed by Danny DeVito who also stars as Matilda's insensitive ...