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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

2022-11-25 · 117 min · ★ 6.8

Family · Comedy · Fantasy

An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.

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Directors
Matthew Warchus
Production companies
Working Title, The Roald Dahl Story Company
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 37,289,659

Top Cast

Alisha WeirAlisha WeirMatilda Wormwood
Emma ThompsonEmma ThompsonAgatha Trunchbull
Lashana LynchLashana LynchMiss Honey
Stephen GrahamStephen GrahamMr. Wormwood
Andrea RiseboroughAndrea RiseboroughMrs. Wormwood
Sindhu VeeSindhu VeeMrs. Phelps
Carl SpencerCarl SpencerEscapologist
Lauren AlexandraLauren AlexandraAcrobat
Winter Jarrett GlasspoolWinter Jarrett GlasspoolAmanda Thripp
Andrei ShenAndrei ShenEric
Ashton RobertsonAshton RobertsonNigel
Meesha GarbettMeesha GarbettHortensia
Charlie Hodson-PriorCharlie Hodson-PriorBruce Bogtrotter
Rei Yamauchi FulkerRei Yamauchi FulkerLavender
Katherine KingsleyKatherine KingsleyAcrobat's Stepsister
Amber AdeyinkaYoung Miss Honey
James LaurensonJames LaurensonAncient / Sleeping Teacher
Ann FirbankAnn FirbankElderly Teacher
Amanda LawrenceAmanda LawrenceCook
Thomas ArnoldThomas ArnoldCircus Owner

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