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Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' (2005)

Documentary

A look behind the scenes of the filming and special effects of the 1996 film 'Matilda'.

Release Date
June 7, 2005
Runtime
0h 16m
Rating
4.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Danny DeVito

Cast: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Jacqueline Steiger, Ve Neill, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Jimmy Karz, Mara Wilson

Production: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
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Full Cast (9 people)

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Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'

Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'

Documentary
4.5
16 min
2005

A look behind the scenes of the filming and special effects of the 1996 film 'Matilda'.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/7/2005
Director & Writers

Directed by

Written by

Produced by

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Production Companies
Columbia TriStar Home EntertainmentColumbia TriStar Home Entertainment

Keywords

behind the scenes
special effects
making of

Spoken Languages

English

Production Countries

United States

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Cast

Danny DeVito

as Self

Rhea Perlman

as Self

Jacqueline Steiger

as Self (archive footage)

Ve Neill

as Self

Pam Ferris

as Self (archive footage)

Embeth Davidtz

as Self

JK

Jimmy Karz

as Self (archive footage)

Mara Wilson

as Self (archive footage)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' about?▾

A look behind the scenes of the filming and special effects of the 1996 film 'Matilda'.

How long is Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'?▾

16m

When was Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' released?▾

June 7, 2005

Who directed Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'?▾

Danny DeVito

Who stars in Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'?▾

Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Jacqueline Steiger

What genre is Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'?▾

Documentary

What is Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' rated?▾

NR