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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide.

Born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander. He rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and he became one of the world's best-selling authors. He has been referred to as "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century". His awards for contribution to literature include the 1983 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, and the British Book Awards' Children's Author of the Year in 1990. In 2008, The Times placed Dahl 16th on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".

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Movies Made By Roald Dahl (44)

The Twits (2025)

When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down. ...

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)

Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swan", "The Rat Catcher", and "Poison. ...

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Wonka (2023)

Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you're lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible. ...

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Poison (2023)

When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him. ...

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The Rat Catcher (2023)

In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey. ...

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The Swan (2023)

Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story. ...

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling. ...

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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results. ...

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Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020)

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside r ...

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Revolting Rhymes (2017)

Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake. ...

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Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017)

The classic Roald Dahl tale gets a modern twist when Tom and Jerry enter the amazing world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. ...

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The BFG (2016)

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world. ...

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In the Ruins (2016)

When Ayden arrives at a deserted church in the forest, he meets the strange Doctor Faber who offers him some food, if Ayden promises to provide the next meal. While both men are having a BBQ, a young girl enters the church, searching for her sister. Dr. Fa ...

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New Russians (2015)

Six various novels united in a one movie. ...

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The Taste (2015)

Misha finally decided to confess his love to Lena. But the girl's father interrupts him. He decided to take revenge in the old game with his friend. At stake is a huge jackpot, which can reach Lena, and all changes instantly. ...

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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)

Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan. ...

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Cheap Thrills (2013)

Recently fired and facing eviction, a new dad has his life turned upside down when he meets a wealthy couple who offer a path to financial security... but at a price. ...

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Chippendale (2012)

Mikhail, an antique shop keeper, stumbles upon a rare Chippendale's drawer in a Tatar by-place. Heaps of snow, bargaining with the rugged locals - nothing but his own greed is going to stop Misha from getting the precious drawer. ...

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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family. ...

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker. ...

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Lamb to the Slaughter (2002)

A pregnant woman discovers that her husband has been having an affair, and has fallen in love with another woman. As a result, she decides to take matters into her own hands. ...

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Matilda (1996)

Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As ...

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James and the Giant Peach (1996)

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands. ...

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Little Red Riding Hood (1995)

Roald Dahl's version of Little Red Riding Hood ...

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The Ideal Couple (1992)

Two married couples are getting into big troubles while participating in the reality show on TV. ...

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The BFG (1990)

Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to childr ...

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The Witches (1990)

While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdr ...

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The Silent Hunt (1990)

A loyal gamekeeper enters the Pardis Kala region with his teenage son. There, an ill-wisher landlord has influence over all the people but no one likes him. A flighty sergeant is not happy about the gamekeeper entering there. A new teacher can not understa ...

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The Magic Finger (1990)

"When the Magic Finger is upon you extraordinary things begin to happen...." and when the Magic Finger is put upon the Gregg family for shooting some ducks, only the inventive imagination of Roald Dahl could have devised the events which take place! ...

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Dirty Beasts (1990)

Roald Dahl, that master of wicked humour, has created a ghastly menagerie of dirty beasts - all doing the most extraordinary and unmentionable things, in irreverent and absurdly comic verse. Including Crocky-Wock, the crocodile, who every Saturday has six ...

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Revolting Rhymes (1990)

Six of the best-loved nursery rhymes retold, with some extremely amusing twists, by the master of the comic and blood-curdling, Roald Dahl. ...

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The Enormous Crocodile (1990)

When the Enormous Crocodile boasts that he is going to eat a child for his lunch, the other jungle animals decide to foil his dastardly plot. Children of all ages will delight in the exploits of Humpy Rumpy - the hippopotamus, Muggle Wump - the monkey and ...

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Breaking Point (1989)

With D-Day less than 72 hours off, top US intelligence officer Jefferson Pike (Corbin Bernsen), is captured by the enemy. Pike, one of handful of officers who know where the allies will strike, is a professional who the Nazis know will never succumb to tor ...

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Danny the Champion of the World (1989)

Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together. Only their gas station happens to sit on a piece of land that a local developer wants to buy. And when he won't take no for an answer, and sets governm ...

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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)

Television film that served as a pilot for the reboot of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." Four classic episodes from the original show - "Incident in a Small Jail," "Man from the South," "Bang! You're Dead" and "An Unlocked Window" - were remade by contempor ...

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Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979)

The unnamed Landlady (Siobhan McKenna) is the titular main villainess from "The Landlady", episode 1.05 of Tales of The Unexpected (airdate April 21, 1979), based on the Roald Dahl short story of the same name. The episode begins with Billy Weaver (The ma ...

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James and the Giant Peach (1976)

A TV adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book. ...

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Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe (1974)

A high comedy about a dental family with an office on the best western edge, where the lady of the house is mixed up in a delicate intrigue in her efforts to get a new fur. ...

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. ...

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The Road Builder (1971)

The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there may be more to him than meets the eye. ...

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself. ...

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You Only Live Twice (1967)

A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld. ...

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36 Hours (1964)

Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him. ...

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Movies Starring Roald Dahl (6)

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films. ...

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The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016)

Fighter pilot, inventor, spy - the life of Roald Dahl is often stranger than fiction. Through a vast collection of his letters, writings and archive, the story is told largely in his own words with contributions from his last wife Liccy, daughter Lucy and ...

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Fantastic Mr. Dahl (2005)

Documentary about author Roald Dahl, produced for the British television series Imagine. ...

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Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001)

Retrospective documentary on the making of the cult classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. ...

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Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985)

In this documentary, the author Roald Dahl presents the five monumental Norwegian artists Frans Widerberg, Arne Nordheim, Stein Mehren, Cecilie Løveid and Sverre Fehn. ...

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Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979)

The unnamed Landlady (Siobhan McKenna) is the titular main villainess from "The Landlady", episode 1.05 of Tales of The Unexpected (airdate April 21, 1979), based on the Roald Dahl short story of the same name. The episode begins with Billy Weaver (The ma ...

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