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Elle May Rice

Matilda the Musical: Netflix release date, what is it about, cast list

The new adaptation of Roald’s Dahl’s classic tale Matilda, is headed to Netflix this week.

The film is based on both the Roald Dahl book and the Olivier and Tony award-winning musical adaptation from Australian actor-comedian Tim Minchin – who also wrote the music and lyrics for the new movie. This is the second film adaptation of Matilda, after the iconic 1996 version directed by and starring Danny DeVito.

The new film, which was released in cinemas back in November, drops on Netflix this week. The adaptation also sees Matilda the Musical’s original 2011 West End director Matthew Warchus returning.

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Ahead of the highly anticipated release on Netflix, we’ve taken a look at everything you need to know about Matilda the Musical.

What is Matilda the Musical about?

The film tells the classic tale of Matilda Wormwood, a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination - and the worst parents in the world. While her parents content themselves with trashy TV and dodgy money-making schemes, she loves to lose herself in the pages of her beloved books.

Where they are loud, selfish and unkind she is a quiet observer, thinking up small and cheeky acts of rebellion and revenge. On meeting her inspirational teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda is encouraged and begins conjuring her own fantastical tales.

Excited to attend her new school, Crunchem Hall, Matilda is surprised to find the school is an ominous and oppressive place led by the huge and villainous Miss Trunchbull. As well as kind Miss Honey, the bright lights among the meanness are story-loving librarian, Mrs. Phelps, and Matilda's newfound school friends.

Filled with an overwhelming sense of justice, Matilda dares to take a stand for what is right and teach Trunchbull a lesson she won't forget.

Who is in it?

Alisha Weir as Matilda Wormwood

Lashana Lynch as Miss Jennifer Honey

Emma Thompson as Miss Agatha Trunchbull

Stephen Graham as Mr Harry Wormwood

Andrea Riseborough as Mrs Wormwood

Sindhu Vee as Mrs Phelps

Lauren Alexandra as the Acrobat

Carl Spencer as Magnus the Escapologist

Katherine Kingsley as the Acrobat's Stepsister / Young Agatha Trunchbull

Charlie Hodson-Prior as Bruce Bogtrotter

Rei Yamauchi Fulker as Lavender

Meesha Garbett as Hortensia

Winter Jarrett-Glasspool as Amanda Thripp

Matt Henry as Doctor

When will it be available on Netflix?

Matilda the Musical is available to stream on Netflix from Christmas Day, December 25.

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