The Lady in the Van
dir. Nicholas Hytner
69
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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.
Critics consensus
Led by a marvelous performance from Maggie Smith, Lady in the Van wrings poignant, often hilarious insight from its fact-based source material.
Directed byNicholas Hytner
StarringMaggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor, Dominic Cooper, James Corden
Written byAlan Bennett
CinematographyAndrew Dunn
EditingTariq Anwar
MusicGeorge Fenton
The Lady in the Van
2015 · PG-13 · 1h 44m
Comedy, Drama
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.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
Led by a marvelous performance from Maggie Smith, Lady in the Van wrings poignant, often hilarious insight from its fact-based source material.
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