When Matilda debuted in 1996, no one knew what kind of impact it would have.
The comedy, coproduced and directed by star Danny DeVito, was based on the 1988 Roald Dahl novel of the same name and starred Mara Wilson as the film’s titular protagonist. Despite the book’s popularity, the movie wasn’t a box office hit, only earning around $33 million after having a $36 million budget. Still, it became a classic movie with a powerful message that stuck with its…
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