Matilda: Directed by Danny DeVito. With Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz. A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from …

At school, Matilda makes friends but discovers Trunchbull's harsh punishments of the students, while Matilda's teacher, Miss Jennifer Honey (Embeth Davidtz), takes a liking to Matilda due to her intelligence.

Matilda (1996) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Dec 25, 2022 · An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Danny DeVito touches on the viewpoint of children - and their imaginations - in this fantasy come to life: MATILDA. Who of us as children didn't see the world in the powerful images of youthful, innocent eyes?

When Matilda's dad asks her what book she is reading, she tells him it's Moby Dick and he replies "Moby WHAT?!?!" A mild innuendo that kids likely won't pick up on.

Matilda ranks right up there with Dahl's other children's fantasies like Willy Wonka and James And The Giant Peach. Kids of all ages will admire Matilda's pluck and the hidden powers she possesses.

Blessed with movie star good looks, Matilda began working as a model at a very young age, for various fashion and beauty brands. After she graduated from high school in New York, she took an acting class in order to get over her shyness.

Matilda: Directed by Danny DeVito. With Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz. A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from …

Mara Wilson. Actress: Matilda. Mara Elizabeth Wilson was born on Friday, July 24th, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. She is the oldest daughter of Michael and Suzie Wilson, with three elder brothers - Danny (b. 1979), Jon (b. 1981) and Joel (b. 1983) - and a …