
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Meet the exception to the rules.
Directed by Matthew Warchus
Produced by Working Title Films, The Roald Dahl Story Company
A vibrant, musically-driven fantasy about a brilliant child discovering her magical agency and using it to defy abuse and corruption with joy and courage.
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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Questions people ask
Does Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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