Matilda (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, Matilda is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Danny DeVito, running about 98 minutes. “A little magic goes a long way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An extraordinarily intelligent young girl from a cruel and uncaring family discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and is sent off to a school headed by a tyrannical principal.
Who’s in it. Matilda stars Mara Wilson as Matilda Wormwood, Danny DeVito as Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice), Rhea Perlman as Zinnia Wormwood and Embeth Davidtz as Miss Honey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Matilda has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matilda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matilda tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matilda (1996)?
- In US, Matilda is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Matilda worth watching?
- Matilda holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Matilda?
- Matilda stars Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz and Pam Ferris.
- When was Matilda released?
- Matilda was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.