Matildamovie | 1996 -

As Matilda navigates a hostile world, she discovers she has —the power to move objects with her mind. She uses these powers to defend herself and her classmates against the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull , eventually finding a kindred spirit in her kind-hearted teacher, Miss Honey. Core Themes

: Matilda serves as an allegory for finding inner strength and moral responsibility when faced with unjust authority figures. MatildaMovie | 1996

: The film features memorable performances by Mara Wilson as Matilda, Pam Ferris as the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, and DeVito himself as Mr. Wormwood. As Matilda navigates a hostile world, she discovers

: Unlike the original novel where Matilda loses her powers once she is intellectually challenged, the film allows her to keep and control her abilities until the end. As Matilda navigates a hostile world