Matilda (1996)

Directed by Danny DeVito · 98 min · Comedy, Family, Fantasy

44.6 TOPICAL score · #2,318 of 6,776 films

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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.

Matilda (1996, directed by Danny DeVito) has a TOPICAL score of 44.6 - ranked 2,318 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and audience, and lowest on awards. Critics: 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5/10 critics' average · Metacritic 72. Audiences: TMDB 7.2/10 (4,991 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 35 languages.

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• Critics92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5/10 critics' average · Metacritic 72
• AudienceTMDB 7.2/10 (4,991 ratings)
• Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
• ImpactWikipedia articles in 35 languages
• Still read129,430 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days

Starring: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito (actor #635), Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz (actor #1,325)

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