Matilda

Cramped English countryside, a tattered book, a child's whisper. A neglected girl faces cruel parents and a ruthless headmistress, but finds solace in a kind teacher and loyal friends. DeVito's dark humor anchors this subversive family comedy.

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Danny DeVito directed Matilda in 1996. See Danny DeVito's full filmography, where to start with Danny DeVito, or where to go after you've seen everything by Danny DeVito.

Matilda was released in 1996 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 98 minutes.