Movie

Matilda

“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.”

★ 7.2(4,815)19961h 38m

Matilda is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Matilda

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Danny DeVito
Release date: 1996-08-02
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $33,500,000
Budget: $36,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jersey Films

Matilda — trailer

About Matilda

Matilda is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Danny DeVito, starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 4,815 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Matilda in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.

Cast

Mara Wilson

Matilda Wormwood

Danny DeVito

Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)

Rhea Perlman

Zinnia Wormwood

Embeth Davidtz

Miss Honey

Pam Ferris

Agatha Trunchbull

Paul Reubens

FBI Agent

Tracey Walter

FBI Agent

Jean Speegle Howard

Miss Phelps

Brian Levinson

Michael Wormwood

Sara Magdalin

Four-Year-Old Matilda

R.D. Robb

Roy

Gregory R. Goliath

Luther

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookparent child relationshipclassroomdifficult childhoodchild prodigychildhood traumadysfunctional familytelekinesisschoolteacher student relationshipused car salesmanschool principalneglected childschoolmarmdysfunctional life

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Matilda in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream Matilda on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video.

Is Matilda on Netflix?+

Matilda is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Matilda?+

Matilda has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Matilda?+

Matilda stars Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz and Pam Ferris.

When did Matilda come out?+

Matilda is a 1996 movie directed by Danny DeVito.

What genre is Matilda?+

Matilda is Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed Matilda?+

Matilda was directed by Danny DeVito.