Matilda

1996 · directed by Danny DeVito

Rating

75/100

Hit

no

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, rates 75/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Mara Wilson
• Danny DeVito
• Rhea Perlman
• Embeth Davidtz
• Pam Ferris
• Paul Reubens
• Tracey Walter
• Jean Speegle Howard
• Brian Levinson
• Sara Magdalin

Crew

• Stefan Czapsky — Director of Photography
• Brent White — Editor
• Lynzee Klingman — Editor
• David Newman — Original Music Composer
• Nicholas Kazan — Screenplay
• Robin Swicord — Screenplay

More from Danny DeVito

1. The War of the Roses (1989) — 74/100
2. Throw Momma from the Train (1987) — 62/100
3. Hoffa (1992) — 59/100
4. Duplex (2003) — 53/100
5. Death to Smoochy (2002) — 53/100

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