Matilda (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Matilda is a 1996 fantasy comedy starring Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson and Rhea Perlman. It is based on Matilda by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $33.5 million worldwide on a $36 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 1997. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Original language
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Russian - Budget
- $36M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Matilda About?
The premise of Matilda without spoilers, adapted from Matilda by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A chance encounter ignites a passionate romance between the future Tsar Nicholas II and the celebrated ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya. Their connection blossoms within the lavish setting of Imperial Russia, challenging royal customs and intertwining their lives with artistic ambition. As their relationship deepens, they face the complexities of courtly expectations and the pressures of their respective roles.
Matilda Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cake
- child prodigy
- animal cruelty
- british children's literature on screen
- title same as book
- violent headmistress
- 1990s
- child protagonist
- baby
- bad parenting
- thrown out a window
- braided hair
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- special powers
- bully
- teacher hero
- restaurant
- exploding television
- abuse
- marshmallow
- belching
- mother father feud
- adoption papers
- character name as title
- name calling
- book
- blackboard eraser
- villainess
- cat
- superglue
- carrot
- cereal
- blackboard
- african american
- adopted daughter
- mother daughter relationship
- classroom
- library
- adoption
- chalk
- brother sister relationship
- best friend
- friendship
- dysfunctional family
- anger
- directed by star
- telekinesis
- based on book
- based on novel
- child neglect
- child abuse
Matilda Cast
Danny DeVito leads the cast, with Mara Wilson and Rhea Perlman.
Also Starring in Matilda
· 6 moreMatilda Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Matilda 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 72% User score
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Matilda Plot Summary
What happens in Matilda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Young prodigy Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson) faces daily neglect and mistreatment from her parents, Harry (Danny DeVito), a grumpy and abusive car salesman, and Zinnia (Rhea Perlman), an overly cheerful parent obsessed with Bingo. Adding to her woes, her older brother Michael (Brian Levinson) bullies her relentlessly, dismissively calling her “dip-face.” The Wormwoods are so immersed in their trivial lives that they fail to recognize Matilda’s extraordinary intelligence. Left unsupervised at home, Matilda takes to cooking her own breakfast and frequently visits the public library, where she finds refuge in the fantastical realms of books.
Full summary
The whole story of Matilda, scene by scene
Matilda Box Office & Budget
Matilda grossed $33.5 million worldwide on a $36 million budget, 93% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$33.5M
93% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $33.5M
- Budget
- $36M
Matilda Awards & Nominations
Matilda earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 1997.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Matilda Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Matilda.
How Well Do You Know Matilda?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Matilda's main source of comfort in her neglected home?
Cars in Matilda
13 cars on screen, including the 1970 Buick Electra 225 and the 1982 Ford LTD Wagon.
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1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Minor role
Matilda Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “ماتيلدا” and “متیلدا”.
- Also known as
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- ماتيلدا
- متیلدا
- マチルダは小さな大天才
- Matilda 6 mitica
- Матильда
- Matilda, a kiskorú boszorkány
- Matilda, a Espalha Brasas
- Ματίλντα
- מתילדה
- Matilda ja lasten kapina
- Matylda
- 마틸다
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- Матилда
- 玛蒂尔达
- 小魔女
- マチルダ
- Cô Bé Matilda
- ماتیلدا
- มาทิลด้า อิทธิฤทธิ์คุณหนูแรงฤทธิ์
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Movies Like Matilda
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, Matilda and Cinderella.
Matilda FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Matilda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Matilda?
Matilda runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Matilda released?
Matilda was released on August 2, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Matilda?
Matilda stars Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson and Rhea Perlman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Matilda make at the box office?
Matilda grossed $33.5 million worldwide on a budget of $36 million.
How is Matilda rated?
Matilda has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Matilda based on a book?
Yes. Matilda is adapted from Matilda by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake.
Was Matilda nominated for any awards?
Matilda received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Matilda have a post-credit scene?
No. Matilda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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