Matilda (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, Matilda is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Daniel Mann, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time.
Who’s in it. Matilda stars Elliott Gould as Bernie Bonnelli, Clive Revill as Billy Baker, Harry Guardino as Uncle Nono and Roy Clark as Wild Bill Wildman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Matilda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. 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 (1978)?
- In US, Matilda is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Matilda worth watching?
- Matilda holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Matilda?
- Matilda stars Elliott Gould, Clive Revill, Harry Guardino, Roy Clark and Lionel Stander.
- When was Matilda released?
- Matilda was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.