Is Matilda too violent?

this movie is inappropriate for young children
Lots of violence; adults themes; abuse and neglect dressed up as humor.
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Is Matilda violent?

By Roald Dahl

A kids' book can be scary, but not too scary. Well, you might be surprised at how much violence there actually is in Matilda. There's physical, mental, and emotional abuse of both children and adults. The Trunchbull is as likely to hurl insults at someone as she is to hurl that someone across the field.
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Is Matilda appropriate for 7 year olds?

Matilda is recommended for kids ages six and up. If you do have a young child, ask an usher for a booster seat so he or she can see over the giant adult heads in the way.
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Can a 4 year old watch Matilda?

"Matilda The Musical is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 6 and up.
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Is Matilda suitable for 8 year olds?

As long as parents censor the mild, sporadic profanity, or at the very least talk to their child about why they shouldn't use such words, this story is perfectly suitable for children.
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why did anyone let their kids watch Matilda?



Is Matilda inappropriate?

this movie is inappropriate for young children

Lots of violence; adults themes; abuse and neglect dressed up as humor.
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Is Matilda scary for kids?

It is very dark and intense at times, but the funny moments make up for that. By far the scariest and most evil character is the school principal Miss Trunchbull. She gives kids cruel punishments and that can be very scary.
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Is Matilda scary for 4 year olds?

The general consensus was that 4 was too little. There are some scary bits definitely - not as much dancing as in some other musical, but the songs are very accessible as is the plot and the cast is uniformly fantastic. Thanks.
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Is Matilda based on a true story?

How did the story of Matilda come about? Dahl published Mathilda in 1988, a few years before his death, after a couple of years of writing and based many of the events and characters on personages from his actual life.
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What age can I read Roald Dahl to my child?

Children will undoubtedly relate to the plots and use their imagination to become fully engaged in the stories. This particular Roald Dahl collection is a brilliant option for children aged between 7-9, as they are growing and confident in their reading skills.
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Is Matilda a scary movie?

The film has a cult following of millennials who grew up watching it and still love it, despite being terrified by some of the scenes as children. Much of the terror forced upon the kids in the film can be attributed to the brutish Miss Agatha Trunchbull, who is one of the scariest characters in children's literature.
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What ages should read Matilda?

  • Children's books: 7 and under.
  • Children's books: 8-12 years.
  • Roald Dahl.
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Is Matilda worth watching?

It's witty, beautifully acted, well shot, and equal parts dark and hopeful, enough to appeal to older audiences as well as kids.
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Why should you watch Matilda?

Matilda shows children the importance of independence.

Now, I'm not suggesting that we should leave our toddlers to fend for themselves all day, but I think it's important for kids to know how to entertain themselves so their parents can get a momentary break from the chaos and infinite energy children have.
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Is Matilda a good movie?

'Matilda,' while straying from the book's true form, is still highly enjoyable to watch, especially for those of us who have read the Dahl's masterpiece. Those who enjoy 'Matilda' should also enjoy the movie adaptation of ``The Witches," another Roald Dahl classic.
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Is there a Matilda 2 movie?

It is also the second film adaptation of the novel, following the 1996 film adaptation directed by and co-starring Danny DeVito. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on December 2, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
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Does Netflix have Matilda?

Watch all you want.
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What is the main problem in the book Matilda?

The main conflict, or problem, in Matilda is that most of the adults are cruel to the children throughout the novel. This is solved in the end when the Wormwoods allow Matilda to live with Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull leaves after her ''encounter'' with her brother Magnus.
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Is Matilda book suitable for 6 year olds?

Good characters are lovable, smart, and triumphant. Matilda is a wonderful romp -- a great read-aloud for young children, and a mild challenge for middle graders to read themselves.
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Is Matilda a Halloween movie?

Airing in 1996, Matilda has remained one of the many Halloween classics and a fun movie to introduce to your kids. This 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie has remained as a Halloween favorite by all. Follow Marnie and her friends where their town is a safe haven for supernatural beings to lead a “normal” life.
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Is Miss Honey Matilda's mom?

Honey was Jennifer Honey's mother, Dr. Magnus Honey's wife, Miss Trunchbull's stepsister and adoptive grandmother of Matilda Wormwood. She died when Miss Honey was only two years old. It's not revealed in the novel or the film how she died.
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What age is the film Matilda?

This film was amazing and I recommend it to children aged 6+ because it was a bit scary and a complicated story for younger kids to follow. I think all the actors were great at playing their characters. I liked how they brought the book Matilda to life.
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What is the easiest Roald Dahl book to read?

Here are my top 3 Roald Dahl books for early readers (children under 6).
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Happy Roald Dahl Day!
  • The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. This book was published in 1985. ...
  • Esio Trot. ...
  • The Magic Finger.
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Is Roald Dahl suitable for 7 year olds?

Roald Dahl's special dash of magic has transformed countless children into readers. Packed with suspense and imagination, plus zesty language that really broadens reading horizons, these shorter favourites open up the door into his extraordinary world.
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