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The Lady in the Van (2015)

“A mostly true story”

6.4/10 · 822 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#157 of 292 films from 2015 #1665 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nicholas Hytner · Written by Alan Bennett

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Overview

The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.

Cast

Maggie Smithas Miss Shepherd
Alex Jenningsas Alan Bennett
Frances de la Touras Ursula Vaughan Williams
Gwen Tayloras Mam
Dominic Cooperas Theatre Actor
James Cordenas Street Trader
Roger Allamas Rufus
Samuel Andersonas Jehovah's Witness
Dermot Crowleyas Priest
Jim Broadbentas Underwood
Stephen Campbell Mooreas Doctor
Eleanor Matsuuraas American Journalist
Sacha Dhawanas Doctor Malik
Samuel Barnettas Donald

Facts

Release dateOctober 30, 2015
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$41,387,687 (6.9× budget)
IMDbtt3722070

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Questions

How long is The Lady in the Van?
The Lady in the Van runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Lady in the Van worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 822 votes, which places it #157 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 47%) and #1665 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Lady in the Van?
The Lady in the Van was directed by Nicholas Hytner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Crucible (1996).
Who stars in The Lady in the Van?
Maggie Smith as Miss Shepherd; Alex Jennings as Alan Bennett; Frances de la Tour as Ursula Vaughan Williams; Gwen Taylor as Mam; Dominic Cooper as Theatre Actor; James Corden as Street Trader.
What is The Lady in the Van rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lady in the Van?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/983.

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