Best Movies Guide: Why Matilda Still Matters

Matilda (1996) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Mara Wilson as Matilda Wormwood; Danny DeVito as Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice); Rhea Perlman as Zinnia Wormwood; Embeth Davidtz as Miss Honey; Pam Ferris as Agatha Trunchbull; Paul Reubens as FBI Agent; Tracey Walter as FBI Agent; Jean Speegle Howard as Miss Phelps

About Matilda

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.

More like Matilda

• Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
• Family Switch
• The Boxtrolls
• The Twits
• Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
• Trading Mom
• Barbie
• Nanny McPhee

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