The Lady in the Van(2015)
“A mostly true story”
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.
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$41M
Cast
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
Roger Allam
as Rufus
Samuel Anderson
as Jehovah's Witness
Dermot Crowley
as Priest
Jim Broadbent
as Underwood
Stephen Campbell Moore
as Doctor
Eleanor Matsuura
as American Journalist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$41M
Production Companies
BBC Film • TriStar Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lady in the Van?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lady in the Van (2015).
What is The Lady in the Van about?▼
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.
Who directed The Lady in the Van?▼
The Lady in the Van was directed by Nicholas Hytner and released in 2015. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Lady in the Van?▼
The Lady in the Van has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lady in the Van?▼
The cast of The Lady in the Van includes 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 and more.
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