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 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 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.