Mara Wilson credits Danny DeVito's support on Matilda as the film continues to inspire fresh movie picks

Actress Mara Wilson recalled that Danny DeVito helped her family during a personal tragedy while filming the 1996 movie Matilda. She said DeVito was a supportive presence after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and died three months before the film’s release, calling him her “favorite uncle” and noting she felt safe on set.

The enduring popularity of Matilda is highlighted in a recent entertainment list that recommends five other films about extraordinary children, drawing parallels with titles such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The article emphasizes the film’s lasting impact on new generations of fans.