Matilda

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.

Comedy
Family
Fantasy
98 minutes
Released
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Ages 9+

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. Contains mild language including "hell" and "oh my God," plus fake profanity like "dog slime."

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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.

Other things to know

Product placement includes a box of Cheerios and dented Budweiser cans.

Positives & learning

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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