The Lady in the Van 2015
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Miss Shepherd
as Alan Bennett
as Ursula Vaughan Williams
as Mam
as Theatre Actor
as Street Trader
as Rufus
as Jehovah's Witness
as Priest
as Underwood
Director:
Writer:
Alan Bennett
Stars:
Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Roger Allam, Samuel Anderson, Dermot Crowley, Jim Broadbent,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2015 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Lady in the Van
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Miss Shepherd
as Alan Bennett
as Ursula Vaughan Williams
as Mam
as Theatre Actor
as Street Trader
as Rufus
as Jehovah's Witness
as Priest
as Underwood
as Doctor
as American Journalist
as Doctor Malik
as Donald
as Pauline
as Mr. Fairchild
as Theatre Director
as Lois, Social Worker
as Mrs. Perry
as Convent Housekeeper
as Young Man with Earring
as Old Nun
as Estate Agent
as Alan's Partner
as Woman at Day Centre
as Policeman
as Neighbour
as Grocer
as Pauline and Rufus' Daughter
as Miss Briscoe
as Young Miss Shephard
as The Biker
as Passer-By
as Another Young Man
as Customer
as Giles Perry
as Alan Bennett (2014)
as Ambulance Man
as Lady Wiggin
as Passer-by
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