Matilda
1988 · Book
Content Ratings
Language1/5
Violence2/5
Sexual Content0/5
Substances0/5
Scary/Intense2/5
9
Suggested Age
7+
Parent Verdict
A beloved, gently subversive story about a gifted girl who stands up to a cruel headmistress, with light peril and comic menace. Its mild scares (the Trunchbull's punishments and the 'chokey') and some playful villainy suit young readers, and it opens good discussions about kindness and courage. Officially unrated, since books don't receive ratings.
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 9/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this book is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 7+.