Matilda
Movie (1996)
Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.
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.
Movie (1996)
Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.
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.
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Sex & Nudity
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Violence & Gore
Cartoonish violence includes a principal flinging a girl by her pigtails, tossing a boy out a window, putting children in a spike-lined closet called "the chokey," and smashing a plate over a boy's head, along with a reference to suicide.
Profanity
Contains mild language including "hell" and "oh my God," plus fake profanity like "dog slime."
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adult characters occasionally consume beer.
Frightening Scenes
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Other things to know
Product placement includes a box of Cheerios and dented Budweiser cans.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The protagonist stands up for others and demonstrates a positive attitude, though coping through fantasy offers limited realistic solutions.
Role models
Matilda is an avid reader and bravely stands up for others despite being neglected and berated by her parents and hated by her principal.
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