| Movie Name | Matilda |
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| Released | August 2, 1996 |
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| Genre | Fantasy and Adaptation |
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| Runtime | 102 minutes |
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| Rating | PG |
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| Director(s) | Danny DeVito |
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| Producer(s) | Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Liccy Dahl |
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| Writer(s) | Roald Dahl (novel), Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord |
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| Distribution | TriStar Pictures |
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| Budget | ~ US$36,000,000 |
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| U.S. Box Office | $33,084,249 |
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| Country | USA |
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| Language | English |
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 Matilda is a 1996 film directed by Danny DeVito. It is based on Roald Dahl's children's novel. The film was released by TriStar Pictures.
One major difference between the novel and the film is the setting. In the novel, Matilda lives in England where Roald Dahl lived (although his parents were Norwegian and he grew up in Wales). In the movie, Matilda lives in the USA and most of the film was shot in the East Whittier district of Los Angeles, California. The only character to remain Brit ..
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Cast:
Mara Wilson - Matilda Wormwood
Danny DeVito - Harry Wormwood/Narrator
Rhea Perlman - Zinnia Wormwood
Embeth Davidtz - Miss Jennifer 'Jenny' HoneyMore... | Crew:
Original Music by
David Newman
Cinematography byMore... | Trivia:
Pam Ferris would often stay in character when the director called cut in an attempt to actually scare the children on set so that their fear would be genuine when the camera was rolling. More... | Awards:
Audience Award
For: Danny DeVito
Year: 1996
Won
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[first lines]
Narrator: Everyone is born, but not everyone is born the same. Some will grow to be butchers, or bakers, or candlestick makers. Some will only be really good at making Jell-O salad. One way or another, though, every human being is unique, for better or for worse.
[Harry takes his first look at Matilda, grunts, and leaves]
Narrator: Most parents believe their children are the most beautiful creatures ever to grace the planet. Others take a less emotional approach:
Harry Wormwood: What a waste of time!More... | Other Info:
Produced in: United States
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
Production Co.: Jersey Films
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