Matilda_
"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world."
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, don’t agree. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a 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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Matilda earned $33.5M against a $36.0M budget.
Year context
Matilda was released 30 years ago in 1996.
CAST (20)
Mara Wilson
Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Rhea Perlman
Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz
Miss Honey
Pam Ferris
Agatha Trunchbull
Paul Reubens
FBI Agent
Tracey Walter
FBI Agent
Jean Speegle Howard
Miss Phelps
Brian Levinson
Michael Wormwood
Sara Magdalin
Four-Year-Old Matilda
R.D. Robb
Roy
GR
Gregory R. Goliath
Luther
Fred Parnes
Waiter
Kiami Davael
Lavender
LL
Leor Livneh Hackel
Julius Rottwinkle
Jacqueline Steiger
Amanda Thripp
JK
Jimmy Karz
Bruce Bogtrotter
MV
Michael Valentine
Nigel HIcks
LK
Liam Kearns
Charles
MW
Mark Watson
Magnus
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$36.0M
Budget
$33.5M
Revenue
-7%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Jersey Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (4,724 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$36,000,000
Box Office
$33,500,000
Profit
$-2,500,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Matilda about?
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, don’t agree. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a 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.
How long is Matilda?
Matilda has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Matilda?
Matilda was directed by Danny DeVito.
Who stars in Matilda?
The cast of Matilda includes Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris.
How much did Matilda make at the box office?
Matilda earned $33,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $36,000,000.
What is the rating of Matilda?
Matilda has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 4,724 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (21)
based on novel or book
parent child relationship
classroom
difficult childhood
child prodigy
childhood trauma
dysfunctional family
telekinesis
school
teacher student relationship
used car salesman
school principal
neglected child
schoolmarm
dysfunctional life
female teacher
parental abuse
crass comedy
based on young adult novel
abused child
tyrannical school principal