Novel Adaptation
Matilda
Roald Dahl · 1988 → Film 1996
The BookGoodreads
4.3/ 5
1988
The FilmAudience Score
No rating data
TMDB
199698 min
Faithfulness to source85%
Highly faithful
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About the Book
Brilliant young Matilda is gifted with extraordinary powers, which she uses to outwit her neglectful parents and the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
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About the Film
A telekinetic young girl uses her magical powers to outsmart her neglectful family and evil headmistress.
Details
Genre
Drama
Source Type
Novel
Year Published
1988
Year Released
1996
Director
Danny DeVito
Runtime
98 min
Adaptation Type
Feature Film
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