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Danny DeVito directed Matilda (1996).

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1996·98 min

Matilda

Name: Matilda
Director: Danny DeVito
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1996
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 7.169
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris

Directed by Danny DeVito

ComedyFamilyFantasy

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, don’t agree. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a 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.