Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Best from age 7 · PG · 2022 · 117 min

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Matilda, a bright and resilient young girl, uses her sharp mind and special abilities to stand up against unkind adults. She inspires her friends and finds her true voice, proving that even the smallest person can make a big difference when they are brave.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Bullying and harsh treatment of children
  • Adults being mean and unfair
  • Some intense scenes with loud music

Models well

  • Courage and resilience
  • Importance of reading and learning
  • Standing up for what is right
  • Finding your chosen family

Talk about it after

  • How to speak up against unfairness
  • The power of kindness and friendship
  • Different kinds of families
  • The difference between right and wrong
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