Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
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.
Director: Matthew Warchus
Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Cast
- Alisha Weir - Matilda Wormwood
- Emma Thompson - Agatha Trunchbull
- Lashana Lynch - Miss Honey
- Stephen Graham - Mr. Wormwood
- Andrea Riseborough - Mrs. Wormwood
- Sindhu Vee - Mrs. Phelps
- Carl Spencer - Escapologist
- Lauren Alexandra - Acrobat
- Winter Jarrett Glasspool - Amanda Thripp
- Andrei Shen - Eric
Screenplay
- Roald Dahl (Novel)
- Tim Minchin (Musical)
- Dennis Kelly (Musical)
- Roald Dahl (Book)
- Tim Minchin (Lyricist)
Music: Christopher Nightingale
Cinematography: Tat Radcliffe
Editing: Melanie Oliver
Production: Working Title Films, The Roald Dahl Story Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $37M
Original Language: en
Themes
Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Fairytales Reimagined, Wizards and Sorcery, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish
Keywords
child abuse, corruption, library, magic, circus, musical, child prodigy, based on play or musical, telekinesis, remake, parenting, based on children's book, fantasy sequence, escape artist, precocious child
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical about?
- 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.
- Who directed Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical was directed by Matthew Warchus.
- Who stars in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical stars Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee.
- How long is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is a Family, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical gross?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical grossed $37M worldwide.
- Where was Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical produced?
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
- The themes of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical include: Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Fairytales Reimagined, Wizards and Sorcery, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish.