Storyline:
A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from the tyrannical grip of a sadistic headmistress.

Cast:

Mara Wilson Matilda

Danny DeVito Mr. Wormwood

Rhea Perlman Mrs. Wormwood

Embeth Davidtz Miss Honey

Pam Ferris Trunchbull