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25/11/2022 Family, Comedy, Fantasy 1h 57m
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Meet the exception to the rules.

Overview

An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.

  1. Matthew Warchus

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Alisha Weir

    Matilda Wormwood

  2. Emma Thompson

    Agatha Trunchbull

  3. Lashana Lynch

    Miss Honey

  4. Stephen Graham

    Mr. Wormwood

  5. Andrea Riseborough

    Mrs. Wormwood

  6. Sindhu Vee

    Mrs. Phelps

  7. Carl Spencer

    Escapologist

  8. Lauren Alexandra

    Acrobat

  9. Winter Jarrett Glasspool

    Amanda Thripp

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-12-03
I was watching this thinking how much Alisha Weir's performance in the title role reminded me of Emma Watson's "Hermione" from back in 2001! Feisty and intelligent, she is sent by her parents to the "Cruncher Hall" school where she encounters "Miss Trunchbull" (Dame Emma Thompson). Now this is a teacher who would not have looked out of place working with King Herod at Christmas! The children live in fear of her, as do the staff - but as "Matilda" starts to bond with "Miss Honey" (Lashana Lynch) and realises her true potential, well - a rebellion is soon in the offing! It's a strong story this ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$25,000,000.00

Revenue
$37,289,659.00

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