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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
  
  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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  brilliant family fun
  
  this film is not just for the girls its for the boys and adults too.
  
  this film is just crazy and just all round brilliant
  
  defo recommended... read more »
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 760 reviews
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  - 24 May 2012 at 20:58
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  Classic Film
  
  Classic film,watched it when i was young then rented it for my daughter and she loved it to,just never gets old!!
  
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- - elvis1977
  - 5 reviews
  - 11 May 2012 at 00:19
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  Amazing family
  
  Very interesting and beautifully acted and directed with the theme of knowledge and ignorance. Matilda 's parents are incredible. I really enjoyed it.
  
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  - 18 Feb 2012 at 16:55
- - 1
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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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- - Mida
  - 1 review
  - Birmingham
  - 02 Sep 2009 at 22:06
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  Good
  
  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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  - Croydon
  - 06 Jun 2009 at 10:09
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  disappointing
  
  Totally missed all the nuances of the book. Might be OK if you haven't read it.
  
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  - New Forest
  - 11 Mar 2009 at 15:23
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  Light and fun
  
  A 'no brainer' but did feature some funny bits.
  
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  - Guildford
  - 11 Nov 2008 at 10:26
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  Needs Parental Supervision
  
  Make sure you watch this with your kids. This film is good but it also has some parts where the bahaviour of the characters were a bit 'out-of-bounds' ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 05 Oct 2008 at 17:05
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  Matilda
  
  Excellent film for the whole family, wonderful acting, haven't meant anyone that doesn't like this film.
  
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  - Pontefract
  - 02 Oct 2008 at 07:48
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  Matilda
  
  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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  magical
  
  my daughter and i absolutly love this film. it is truly magical and a family film for all to enjoy, its both sad and happy and very ... read more »
  
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  - Cardiff, Wales
  - 19 Nov 2006 at 18:33
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  Don't let the nay ...
  
  Don't let the nay sayers fool you - this is an ace film of an even better book.
  
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  - ARMAGH
  - 31 Jul 2004 at 23:44
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  Matilda
  
  I absolutely LOVE this film and even though I am over 30 it's one of my favourite ever !
  
  Pam Ferris is totally brilliant as 'The Trunchbull... read more »
  
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- - JoMc
  - 3 reviews
  - Wirral
  - 21 Aug 2008 at 12:00
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  Good
  
  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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  - Croydon
  - 06 Jun 2009 at 10:09
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  Matilda Review
  
  Excellent film for all the family.
  
  Highly recommended.
  
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- - Steve
  - Hartlepool, England
  - 09 Oct 2005 at 18:19
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  great family film
  
  Great family film this
  
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  - kent
  - 06 Dec 2006 at 17:54
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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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- - Mida
  - 1 review
  - Birmingham
  - 02 Sep 2009 at 22:06
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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 »
  
  Report this review
- 1068514
- - a customer
  - 29 Nov 2011 at 15:54
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  Amazing family
  
  Very interesting and beautifully acted and directed with the theme of knowledge and ignorance. Matilda 's parents are incredible. I really enjoyed it.
  
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- 1093975
- - a customer
  - 18 Feb 2012 at 16:55

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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 ...