Matilda

1h 38m · 1996 · Directed by Danny DeVito · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

Matilda (1996) runs 1h 38m, directed by Danny DeVito. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Family

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.