Today is all about the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda, starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris, and Embeth Davidtz. #Matilda #MaraWilson #RoaldDahl It’s one of Roald Dahl’s finest stories, and the adaptation is splendid! The bright yellow VHS will always have a special place in my heart. Did you see the trailer and then rush out to see the full movie? I’d love to know your own reviews! You can scroll down for more information, or check out the Rotten Tomatoes rating, IMDb page, or Wikipedia article!
ABOUT THE 1996 MATILDA MOVIE
Alternative titles (from Letterboxd): Matilda 6 mitica
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Directed by Danny DeVito
Produced by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Lucy Dahl
Screenplay by Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord
Based on the Matilda book by Roald Dahl
Music by David Newman
Cinematography: Stefan Czapsky
Edited by Lynzee Klingman, Brent White
Production Company: Jersey Films
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date: 2nd August 1996
Runtime: 98 minutes
Budget: $36 million
Box office: $33 million
Plot from IMDb: “The film is about a young genius girl named Matilda Wormwood, who develops psychokinetic abilities and uses them to deal with her disreputable family and Agatha Trunchbull, the ruthless, oppressive and tyrannical principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School.”
Cast and Characters:
Mara Wilson Matilda Wormwood
Alissa and Amanda Graham, Trevor and James Gallagher as Newborn Matilda
Kayla and Kelsey Fredericks as 9-months-old Matilda
Amanda and Caitlin Fein as 2-year-old Matilda
Sara Magdalin as 4-year-old Matilda
Embeth Davidtz Miss Jennifer Honey
Amanda and Kristyn Summers as 2-year-old Miss Honey
Phoebe Pearl as 5-year-old Miss Honey
Pam Ferris Agatha Trunchbull
Danny DeVito Harry Wormwood and the Narrator
Rhea Perlman Zinnia Wormwood
Brian Levinson Michael Wormwood
Nicholas Cox 6-year-old Michael
Paul Reubens FBI Agent Bob
Tracey Walter FBI Agent Bill
Kiami Davael Lavender
Jacqueline Steiger Amanda Thripp
Kira Spencer Hesser Hortensia
Jean Speegle Howard Mrs Phelps
Marion Dugan Cookie
Jimmy Karz Bruce Bogtrotter
Jon Lovitz as Mickey on "The Million Dollar Sticky"
Soundtrack: Send Me On My Way, Little Bitty Pretty One