

Matilda (1996)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Matilda
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | TVNZ+ | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | TOD | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Matilda in 94 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Matilda about?
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. Matilda is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy movie, released on 1996-08-02, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Matilda worth watching?
TMDB users rate Matilda 7.2 out of 10 from 5,014 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Matilda?
In the United States, Matilda is free to watch on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Danny DeVito
Cast
- Mara Wilson as Matilda
- Danny DeVito as Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
- Rhea Perlman as Mrs. Wormwood
- Embeth Davidtz as Miss Honey
- Pam Ferris as Trunchbull
- Paul Reubens as FBI Agent
- Tracey Walter as FBI Agent
- Jean Speegle Howard as Miss Phelps
- Brian Levinson as Michael
- Sara Magdalin as Matilda, 4 Years
- R.D. Robb as Roy
- Gregory R. Goliath as Luther
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Sources
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