Matilda
1996 · 98 min
Directed by Danny DeVito. Written by Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord. Starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz.
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.
Critics 90% · audiences 73% · streaming on YouTube (free)