Matilda
1988 · Book
Not formally rated
Content Ratings
Language1/5
Violence2/5
Sexual Content0/5
Substances0/5
Scary/Intense2/5
8
Suggested Age
7+
Parent Verdict
Matilda is a beloved children's classic featuring a brilliant young girl overcoming adversity through intelligence and kindness. While there are some intense moments involving abusive parenting and a strict headmaster, these themes are handled in an age-appropriate way that promotes positive values. Highly recommended for elementary-age readers and families.
About This Rating
Our family-friendliness rating for Matilda is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).
The Family Score of 8/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this book is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 7+.