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Matilda is a 1996 American fantasy comedy film co-produced and directed by Danny DeVito from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl.
Matilda: Directed by Danny DeVito. With Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz. A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from the tyrannical grip of a sadistic headmistress.
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- Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Danny DeVito
- 1996-08-02
- Mara Wilson As Matilda Wormwood. Mara Wilson played the titular protagonist Matilda Wormwood, an intelligent girl who loves books and used her telekinetic powers to stand up to her evil headmistress.
- Embeth Davidtz As Jennifer Honey. South African actress Embeth Davidtz played the kind and gentle teacher Jennifer Honey, who inspired Matilda. Davidtz has had a successful career after her Matilda role, as she has appeared in multiple movies, including Bridget Jones's Diary as Natasha, Annika in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Spiderman's aunt Mary Parker in The Amazing Spiderman movies.
- Pam Ferris As Agatha Trunchbull. The formidable, award-winning actress Pam Ferris played Miss Trunchbull in Matilda. Ferris' acting career soared after the 1996 movie, and her most notable post-Matilda film roles include Harry Potter's mean aunt, Marge Dursley, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Mrs. Faulkner in Tolkien.
- Danny Devito As Harry Wormwood. The legendary Danny DeVito, who also directed Matilda, played Harry Wormwood, Matilda's crooked and unkind father. The celebrated actor has 45 award nominations to his name and has won 15 of them.
Apr 12, 2023 · Pam Ferris Played Miss Trunchbull In 1996's Matilda. Danny DeVito’s Matilda counted on the talent of Pam Ferris as the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull, and she surely embodied the nightmarish principal introduced in Dahl’s novel.
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Matilda, the enchanting 1996 film based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, captivates audiences with its heartwarming tale of a clever and determined young girl. Matilda’s character embodies resilience and intelligence, reminding us that age should never limit our potential.
Aug 23, 2024 · Roald Dahl’s fearsome principal was unforgettably brought to life by Pam Ferris in 1996’s Matilda, making her screen debut by tossing a young girl with pigtails over the school’s fence. Emma...