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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

  • 20222022
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
21K
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Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
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An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to c... Read allAn adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
298
68
  • Director
    • Matthew Warchus
  • Writers
    • Dennis Kelly(screenplay by)
    • Tim Minchin(based on the stage musical by)
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Alisha Weir
    • Emma Thompson
    • Lashana Lynch
  • Director
    • Matthew Warchus
  • Writers
    • Dennis Kelly(screenplay by)
    • Tim Minchin(based on the stage musical by)
    • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Alisha Weir
    • Emma Thompson
    • Lashana Lynch
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 164User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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    In Cinemas Nov. 25
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    Official Trailer
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    UK Trailer - Matilda
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    Official Teaser Trailer
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    All About Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
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    Matilda: Revolting Children (UK)
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    Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Emma Thompson in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Bella Ramsey at an event for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Bella Ramsey at an event for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Bella Ramsey at an event for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
    Alisha Weir in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

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    Alisha Weir
    Alisha Weir
    • Matilda Wormwood
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Agatha Trunchbull
    Lashana Lynch
    Lashana Lynch
    • Miss Honey
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Mr. Wormwood
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Mrs. Wormwood
    Sindhu Vee
    • Mrs. Phelps
    Carl Spencer
    Carl Spencer
    • Escapologist
    Lauren Alexandra
    Lauren Alexandra
    • Acrobat
    Winter Jarrett-Glasspool
    Winter Jarrett-Glasspool
    • Amanda Thripp
    • (as Winter Jarrett Glasspool)
    Andrei Shen
    • Eric
    Ashton Robertson
    • Nigel
    Meesha Garbett
    Meesha Garbett
    • Hortensia
    Charlie Hodson-Prior
    • Bruce Bogtrotter
    Rei Yamauchi Fulker
    • Lavender
    Katherine Kingsley
    Katherine Kingsley
    • The Acrobat's Stepsister
    Amber Adeyinka
    • Young Miss Honey
    James Laurenson
    James Laurenson
    • Ancient…
    Ann Firbank
    Ann Firbank
    • Elderly Teacher
    • (as Annie Firbank)
    • Director
      • Matthew Warchus
    • Writers
      • Dennis Kelly(screenplay by) (based on the stage musical by)
      • Tim Minchin(based on the stage musical by)
      • Roald Dahl(based on the book by)
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    All singing! All dancing!

    All singing! All dancing!

    Newcomer Alisha Weir takes on the title role in this new star-studded adaptation alongside Emma Thompson as the evil Miss Trunchbull and Lashana Lynch as the lovable Miss Honey.
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    • Trivia
      Mara Wilson, who played the title character in Matilda (1996), turned down a cameo role saying she didn't want to fly all the way to England just for one day of filming. Similarly Pam Ferris (Miss Trunchbull in the original) was also offered a cameo but supposedly turned it down as it clashed with rehearsals for a stage play.
    • Goofs
      Despite the fact that Trunchbull despises pigtails (to the point she hurls Amanda Thripp out of the schoolyard by them), there are a few girls who sport the hairstyle.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Phelps: Is it a bully? Because you know, the best way to deal with bullies, is tell someone. Straight away. They thrive on... silence.

    • Crazy credits
      The Roald Dahl Story Company logo appears in the form of a golden ticket inside a Wonka candy bar (from Dahl's novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory").
    • Alternate versions
      In the French and Thai dubs, the reprise for "When I Grow Up" is left in instrumental. Likewise, the Turkish dub leaves it in English.
    • Connections
      Featured in EE BAFTA Film Awards (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Miracle
      Written by Tim Minchin

      Performed by Matt Henry, Alisha Weir, Stephen Graham, and Andrea Riseborough

    User reviews164

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    7/10
    Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
    I was watching this thinking how much Alisha Weir's performance in the title role reminded me of Emma Watson's "Hermione" from back in 2001! Feisty and intelligent, she is sent by her parents to the "Cruncher Hall" school where she encounters "Miss Trunchbull" (Dame Emma Thompson). Now this is a teacher who would not have looked out of place working with King Herod at Christmas! The children live in fear of her, as do the staff - but as "Matilda" starts to bond with "Miss Honey" (Lashana Lynch) and realises her true potential, well - a rebellion is soon in the offing! It's a strong story this - Dahl addressed many issues of neglectful parenting, bullying, intimidation and sexual stereotyping and Tim Minchin puts much of that sentiment effectively to music with a clever and entertaining lyric. The almost unrecognisable Dame Emma is on top form exuding an almost ridiculous degree of menace as helped by her array of cctv cameras, she rules the school with a rod of iron. Weir really enters into the spirit of things - she puts her heart and soul into the enthusiastic, mischievous and engaging character and with some enjoyably choreographed ensemble dance numbers this all delivers well. It still has a bit of the theatrical to it, some of the production doesn't quite make the best use of the flexibility the big screen offers, but the toe-tapping "Naughty" and "Revolting Children" help put a smile on your face for a surprisingly quickly-paced two hours.
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    • Dec 3, 2022

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Matilda
    • Filming locations
      • Bramshill House, Bramshill, Hampshire, England, UK(Crunchem Hall School exterior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Working Title Films
      • Netflix
      • TriStar Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,967,645
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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