: Matilda is sent to Crunchem Hall, a prison-like school ruled by the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull (Emma Thompson), who treats children like "maggots".

: Born to neglectful, self-absorbed parents (Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough) who value "trashy TV" over education, Matilda creates her own world through reading. The film is noted for its poignant portrayal of an abused child maintaining innocence and agency.

: Matilda discovers she has telekinetic powers, which she uses to protect her friends and help her kind teacher, Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch), reclaim her life. Matilda: The Musical (2022) - IMDb

The story follows (played by Alisha Weir), a precocious young girl with a genius-level intellect and a deep love for books.

is a cinematic adaptation of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage show, which itself reimagines Dahl’s 1988 classic novel. Directed by Matthew Warchus—the same director behind the original West End and Broadway stage productions—the film aims to bridge the gap between theatrical energy and cinematic scale. Core Narrative and Themes