Matilda: The Musical (2022) Poster

(II) (2022)

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Certification

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MPAA Rated PG for thematic elements, exaggerated bullying and some language.
Certification

Sex & Nudity

  • Several mild references to someone's knickers.

Violence & Gore

  • There are some scenes of comic and fantastical slapstick violence, referring to a headmistress either stretching a boy's ears for comical effect, or hurling a girl by her pigtails through the air. Luckily, the children aren't injured or harmed as a result.
  • A lot of violence and a place literally called "Chokey"

Profanity

  • A bit of name calling towards children like 'maggot' but no profanity.
  • A few uses of h*ll, some without the letter h

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • In Matilda's house there is a shelf of alcohol and Matilda's parents are seen making cocktails, but nothing is glamorised and is very mild
  • Matilda's parents are seen making and drinking cocktails

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The Trunchbull can be quite menacing in some scenes.
  • The character of Ms. Trunchbull and the parents are all menacing and violent. Their actions include throwing young children around. Some may find this disturbing, even in a "dark comedy".

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Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Chokey might scare some.

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