Watch Matilda (1996): stream Matilda (1996) on Netflix. Compare all streaming options for this movie on WhereCanIWatch.tv.
Matilda
Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.
Top Pick
Stream on Netflix
HD · Included
About
You can stream Matilda (1996) on Netflix with a subscription.
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.
Matilda is a film that explores themes of based on novel or book, parent child relationship, classroom. It also touches on difficult childhood and child prodigy and childhood trauma.
Trailer
Director
Cast
Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Jean Speegle Howard, Brian Levinson, Sara Magdalin
What Critics Say
Matilda received positive reviews during its original release. On Rotten Tomatoes, Matilda has an approval rating of 92% based on 25 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critical...
You might also like
See all →
Best way to watch
1 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
Included with subscription
Last verified 3 days ago
Matilda
Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.
You can stream Matilda (1996) on Netflix with a subscription.
IMDb
7.2/10
RT Critics
92%
RT Audience
73%
Metacritic
Director
Cast
Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Jean Speegle Howard, Brian Levinson, Sara Magdalin
What Critics Say
Matilda received positive reviews during its original release. On Rotten Tomatoes, Matilda has an approval rating of 92% based on 25 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critical...
1 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
Keep browsing: New Releases · Popular Movies · Comedy · Family
based on novel or book · parent child relationship · classroom · difficult childhood · child prodigy · childhood trauma · dysfunctional family · telekinesis · school · teacher student relationship
Matilda is streaming on Netflix. Matilda is not currently available on Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified April 11, 2026.