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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

2022Movie1 h 57 minPG

ComedyFamily
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic726.9Rotten Tomatoes93%71%

A cathartic, uplifting family movie about growing up and show business, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or romance.

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Story

Meet the exception to the rules.

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.

Feels like

  • Uplifting Musical
  • Empowering Child Protagonist
  • Whimsical Fantasy
  • Social Justice Themes
  • Roald Dahl Adaptation
  • Vibrant Production
  • Fast-Paced
  • Hopeful
  • Outstanding Music

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Matthew Warchus
Written by
Roald Dahl, Dennis Kelly
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Luke Kelly
Music by
Christopher Nightingale

Everyone

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Facts

November 25, 2022 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
November 25, 2022
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Personality Change, Adaptational Context Change, Trophy Room +9

  • Adaptational Personality Change
  • Adaptational Context Change
  • Trophy Room
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Magnus Means Mage
  • The Film of the Play
  • Adoption Is Not an Option
  • Gendered Insult
  • Glory Days
  • Distant Duet
  • Parental Love Song
  • Ominous Multiple Screens

12 of 107 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?"

Questions about Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?

Netflix

In the United States, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical streams on Netflix. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical use?

Adaptational Personality ChangeAdaptational Context ChangeTrophy RoomAdaptation DistillationMagnus Means MageThe Film of the PlayAdoption Is Not an OptionGendered InsultGlory DaysDistant DuetParental Love SongOminous Multiple Screensand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Adaptational Personality Change, Adaptational Context Change, and Trophy Room.