Matilda [videorecording] / TriStar Pictures presents ; a Jersey Films production ; a Danny DeVito film ; produced by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Liccy Dahl ; screenplay by Nicholas Kazan & Robin Swicord ; directed by Danny DeVito.
Matilda is a super-smart little girl who is woefully ignored and ridiculed by her self-centered parents. They send her to a school with a mean, bullying principal, where she learns she has special powers that can help her, her friends, and her kind and gentle teacher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1404936289
- ISBN: 9781404936287
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 98 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special edition
- Publisher: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2005]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book by Roald Dahl.Full screen.Originally produced as an American motion picture in 1996.Special features: Matilda the movie read-along [slide show]; featurettes: Matilda's movie magic (16 min.); A children's guide to good manners (3 min.); Escape to the library! (6 min.); My movie about making Matilda by Mara Wilson (7 min.); Games: A truly terrible test!; Classroom games; Get rid of Miss Trunchbull! trivia game ; Make magic with Matilda! ; Terrify the Trunchbull! Matilda the movie character gallery [slide show]; Trailers (6 min.).
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- For private home use only.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Stefan Czapsky ; production design, Bill Brzeski ; editors, Lynzee Klingman and Brent White ; music by David Newman ; costume designer, Jane Ruhm.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Mara Wilson, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG, for elements of exaggerated meanness and ridicule and for some mild language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby surround; full screen (1.33:1).
- Language Note:
- In English, dubbed French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; closed-captioned in English.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Dahl, Roald > Film adaptations.
Gifted children > Drama.
Girls > Drama.
Parent and child > Drama.
Teacher-student relationships > Drama.
Girls. - Genre:
- Children's films.
Comedy films.
Filmed performances
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 43 of 52 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 52 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J-PG 1-DVD MAT (Text) | 30229100581635 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Albertson Community Library | JDVD MAT (Text) | 30372102024558 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | J DVD F Mat 147C (Text) | 33632002700160 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J-DVD MAT (Text) | 50503011280510 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Juvenile MAT (Text) | 31111002290821 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Belhaven Public Library | VIDEO DVD (Text) | 38344400166920 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Berea Library | DVD J FIC MATILD (Text) | 42756202080674 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JDVD M (Text) | 31781067386803 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J DVD MATILDA (Text) | 37807000035639 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
| Broadway Branch | J DVD MATILDA #8096 (Text) | 33262003229865 | Juvenile Video | Available | - |
