The movie stars Andrea Riseborough as Mrs. Wormwood who was previously seen in Amsterdam and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, it also stars veteran British actor Emma Thompson who is known for the likes of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Nanny McPhee
The movie is directed by Matthew Warchus who is known for directing Pride in 2014 as well as many event movie stage productions.
Matilda, an extraordinary girl armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand against her oppressive parents and head teacher to change her story with miraculous results.
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