Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
“Meet the exception to the rules.”
Synopsis
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Netflix TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-13
Top Cast
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Alisha Weir
Matilda Wormwood
Emma Thompson
Agatha Trunchbull
Lashana Lynch
Miss Honey
Stephen Graham
Mr. Wormwood
Andrea Riseborough
Mrs. Wormwood
Sindhu Vee
Mrs. Phelps
Carl Spencer
Escapologist
Lauren Alexandra
Acrobat
Winter Jarrett Glasspool
Amanda Thripp
Andrei Shen
Eric
Ashton Robertson
Nigel
Meesha Garbett
Hortensia
Charlie Hodson-Prior
Bruce Bogtrotter
Rei Yamauchi Fulker
Lavender
Katherine Kingsley
Acrobat's Stepsister
Amber Adeyinka
Young Miss Honey
James Laurenson
Ancient / Sleeping Teacher
Ann Firbank
Elderly Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 16 DaysBFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 25, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.49x
+$12.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Warchus
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Kelly
- Original Score
- Christopher Nightingale
- Original Title
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.3M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, The Roald Dahl Story Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Warchus
Dennis Kelly, Roald Dahl, Tim Minchin
Christopher Nightingale
Tat Radcliffe
Melanie Oliver
Luke Kelly, Amelia Granger, Jonathan Finn, Sarah-Jane Wright, Eric Fellner
Department Leadership Roster
Luke Kelly
Producer
Melanie Oliver
Editor
Christopher Nightingale
Original Music Composer
David Hindle
Production Design
Tat Radcliffe
Director of Photography
Jonathan Finn
Producer
Christian Huband
Production Design
Matthew Warchus
Director
Dennis Kelly
Screenplay
Eric Fellner
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Rob Howell
Costume Design
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 Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical about?
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.
Who directed Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical was directed by Matthew Warchus.
Who stars in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
The principal cast of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical includes Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough.
When was Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical released and how long is it?
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $37.3M at the worldwide box office (1.49 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical was composed by Christopher Nightingale.
Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical based on a book or true story?
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl", Book: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical 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.).