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The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van

A mostly true story

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Lady in the Van
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2015-10-30
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Rating: 6.414/10 (767 votes)
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $41,387,687
  • Production Companies: BBC Film, TriStar Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2687
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

as Miss Shepherd

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

as Alan Bennett

Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour

as Ursula Vaughan Williams

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

as Mam

Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper

as Theatre Actor

James Corden

James Corden

as Street Trader

Roger Allam

Roger Allam

as Rufus

Samuel Anderson

Samuel Anderson

as Jehovah's Witness

Dermot Crowley

Dermot Crowley

as Priest

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

as Underwood

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Academy Conversations: The Lady In the Van

Alan Bennett Featurette

Fish To Fry

Piano Forte

Boa Constrictor

External Links

Keywords

vanlondon, englandbased on novel or bookenglandhomelessnessbiographybased on true storyalter egopoverty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lady in the Van?

The Lady in the Van is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2015-10-30.

Who are the main actors in The Lady in the Van?

The main cast includes Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor, Dominic Cooper, .

Where can I watch The Lady in the Van online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lady in the Van is available.

Is The Lady in the Van based on a true story?

A mostly true story

What is the IMDb rating of The Lady in the Van?

The Lady in the Van has an IMDb rating of 6.414/10 based on 767 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Lady in the Van?

The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $41,387,687 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Lady in the Van?

The soundtrack was composed by BBC Film, TriStar Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Lady in the Van filmed?

The Lady in the Van was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Lady in the Van?

The total runtime of The Lady in the Van is 104 minutes.

Is The Lady in the Van suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Lady in the Van?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lady in the Van.

Does The Lady in the Van have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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