Matilda
“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.”
Synopsis
Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.
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Top Cast
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Mara Wilson
Matilda
Danny DeVito
Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Mrs. Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael
Sara Magdalin
Matilda, 4 Years
R.D. Robb
Roy
Gregory R. Goliath
Luther
Fred Parnes
Waiter
Kiami Davael
Lavender
Leor Livneh Hackel
Julius Rottwinkle
Jacqueline Steiger
Amanda Thripp
Jimmy Karz
Bruce Bogtrotter
Michael Valentine
Nigel HIcks
Release History & Theatrical Window
Culver City
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$36M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.93x
-$2.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Matilda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $36M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.5M
- Production Studios
- Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny DeVito
Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord, Roald Dahl
David Newman
Stefan Czapsky
Brent White, Lynzee Klingman
Danny DeVito, Liccy Dahl, Michael Peyser, Michael Shamberg, Martin Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Danny DeVito
Director
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Danny DeVito
Producer
Brent White
Editor
Liccy Dahl
Producer
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Nicholas Kazan
Screenplay
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Bill Brzeski
Production Design
Jane Ruhm
Costume Design
Michael Shamberg
Producer
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Stacey Sher
Producer
Robin Swicord
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matilda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Matilda about?
Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.
Who directed Matilda?
Matilda was directed by Danny DeVito.
Who stars in Matilda?
The principal cast of Matilda includes Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris.
When was Matilda released and how long is it?
Matilda was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Matilda?
Matilda had a reported production budget of $36M and grossed $33.5M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Matilda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Matilda was composed by David Newman.
Is Matilda based on a book or true story?
Matilda is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matilda?
Matilda holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).