Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

PG

Released Dec 9, 2022

1 hr. 57 min.

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

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An extraordinary girl with a sharp mind and vivid imagination takes a daring stand to change her story -- with miraculous results.

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Critics Consensus

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical brings the classic story back to the screen with a delightful Emma Thompson, dazzling dancing, and a suitably irascible take on the source material.

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Audience Consensus

Some viewers will still prefer the first film adaptation, but with catchy songs and impressive choreography, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is plenty of fun in its own right.

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Annie

Matilda was absolutely magical!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Sheryl L

Choreography was awful. Basically the children were spearing the air with their rigid hands and almost goose stepping through gosh awful routines. Sound was blasting which obliterated most of the dialogue. 1996 film version was much more balanced and true to the spirit of Raold Dahl's original story.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/31/22

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Len

Great acting and wonderful story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/22

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L

This movie musical brought me so much joy! I definitely needed it on a stressful day. I cant wait to rewatch it many times on Netflix!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/22

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Amanda S

It was slightly longer than I anticipated but SO worth it. Kept my child and I captivated waiting for what was next. We loved the songs so much we left singing, “When I Grow Up”.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/22

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Michelle

we loved this movie!!! I surprised my daughter since we both love the original movie and she loved the choreography and I loved all the emotional parts of it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/22

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Matthew Warchus

Director

Alisha Weir

Matilda Wormwood

Emma Thompson

Miss Trunchbull

Lashana Lynch

Miss Honey

Stephen Graham

Mr. Wormwood

Andrea Riseborough

Mrs. Wormwood

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

A spirited adaptation of the book and stage musical.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 5, 2023

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Robert Levin

Newsday

"Matilda the Musical" serves as a textbook example of how to adapt a stage production adapted from a book to the screen without sacrificing the spirit of its author.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 29, 2022

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

A rewarding example of the perilous practice of building such efforts around children. Of course, it helps that the young star, Alisha Weir, is terrific, aided by wonderful turns from Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch.

Dec 28, 2022

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Maxance Vincent

InSession Film

The film ranges from funny visual comedy to staggering musical and emotionally investing drama with two excellent core performances from Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch.

Rated: A

Mar 6, 2024

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Stephanie Bunbury

Deadline Hollywood Daily

Not to detract from anyone else’s good work, but Minchin’s spiky, precise numbers, their lyrics clear and lacerating even in the mass choruses, are key to Matilda’s enduring magic.

Sep 26, 2023

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St. Anthony Messenger

Matilda the Musical is a delightful revolt against parental, institutional, and educational tyranny. It is a celebration of girl power.

Apr 14, 2023

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Synopsis

An extraordinary girl with a sharp mind and vivid imagination takes a daring stand to change her story -- with miraculous results.

Director: Matthew Warchus
Screenwriter: Roald Dahl, Dennis Kelly
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix, Working Title Films, TriStar Pictures
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Language|Exaggerated Bullying)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2022

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