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Matilda

Movie·1996·Comedy, Family, Fantasy·1h 38m·7.2 (4,824)·Directed by Danny DeVito

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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.

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Mara WilsonMara WilsonMatilda WormwoodDanny DeVitoDanny DeVitoHarry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)Rhea PerlmanRhea PerlmanZinnia WormwoodEmbeth DavidtzEmbeth DavidtzMiss HoneyPam FerrisPam FerrisAgatha TrunchbullPaul ReubensPaul ReubensFBI AgentTracey WalterTracey WalterFBI AgentJean Speegle HowardJean Speegle HowardMiss Phelps

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