Matilda Film Screening
A classic family comedy is coming to Folkestone Harbour Arm. The 1996 film Matilda will be screened on Saturday, 2 January 2027.
Dir: Danny DeVito
Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Jean Speegle Howard
98 mins · 1996 · United States of America · Cert PG · English
IMDb 7.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 72/100 · TMDB 7.2/10 · Trakt 78%
Awards: 3 wins & 7 nominations total
The film Matilda has grossed over $33 million at the US box office and received numerous awards and nominations. Directed by Danny DeVito, the movie is based on Roald Dahl's 1988 novel of the same name and stars Mara Wilson as the titular character. The story follows Matilda, a brilliant and intelligent little girl, as she navigates her abusive family and a tyrannical school principal.
The film has received positive reviews from critics, with a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 72 out of 100 on Metacritic. Viewers have also praised the movie, with many considering it a childhood classic. Some have noted that the film's portrayal of child abuse and cruelty can be disturbing, but overall, it is seen as a smart and clever movie with a strong message about the power of learning and imagination.
The screening will take place at Folkestone Harbour Arm in Folkestone on Saturday, 2 January 2027. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article. The film is rated PG and has a runtime of 98 minutes. With its unique blend of comedy, family, and fantasy elements, Matilda is a movie that continues to delight audiences of all ages.
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What viewers say
EarlOfAlexander · 10/10
You don't understand how much this movie means to me. You can grow up to be anything, family is earned, and imagination and learning is power. This movie is so innocent and pure and about being your true self above all else. And it makes me happy.
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SparklinDiamond · 9/10
This classic film based on the book by Roald Dahl is a childhood classic. Growing up in the 90s this was one of my go-to films. I loved how Matilda was a very clever child who supported learning (something I was really drawn to.) Yet there was still a taste of magic in there too.
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Krissykk · 5/10
CAUTION: I really paid attention to this movie when I watched it with my grandchildren. In my opinion & my grandchildren's, this movie is very disturbing. It was taken too far to see children abused this way.
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alopix · 3/10
I knew why I did not watch this as a child and why I should not have watched it now. This is a really horrible movie which I did not find funny at all. Everything is way too exaggerated – even for kids this has to be too much!?
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stakahashi · 7/10
Smart and clever, but slightly disturbing to see children in peril.
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laim
Unarguably one of the best films ever made.
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EarlOfAlexander · 10/10
I have watched this movie on repeat since I was a child, I am sure I pissed my mother off in doing so. I will never tire of the innocence, the purity, and the adventure of this movie. Danny DeVito is a wonderful and magical human for not only fighting for this movie, but doing such a magical job as director and narrator. Thank you for my childhood joy.
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UncleConfi · 7/10
Classic from my childhood. Never gets old, always watch it when I'm feeling sad or sick :)
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