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Matilda (1996)

Matilda (1996)

Comedy Fantasy Family

Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.

Release Date: 1996, August 2
Directors: Danny DeVito
Countries: United States of America
Production: Jersey Films, TriStar Pictures
Cast: Embeth Davidtz, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris, Trevor Coppola, Danny DeVito, Jon Lovitz, Mara Wilson, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Jean Speegle Howard, Brian Levinson, Sara Magdalin

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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