Current movies Ent on Instagram: "Matilda 1996 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 38m “Matilda” is a beloved fantasy film about a brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers who finds solace in her kind teacher Miss Honey (Embeth Davidtz). Matilda (Mara Wilson) suffers at the hands of her cruel parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman) and the evil headmistress Miss Trunchbull (Pam Ferris). With her powers and Miss Honey’s support, Matilda stands up against injustice. The film is a whimsical adaptation of Roal