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Oliver Twist

1948·Movie
2h 1min·NR
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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A Screen Event To Be Remembered For All Time !

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.
Victorian Social DramaGritty Crime NarrativeClassic Literary AdaptationMasterful DirectionAtmospheric Black-and-WhiteComing-of-Age StoryStark Portrayal of PovertyIntense Character PerformancesEnduring Cinematic Classic

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Where can I stream Oliver Twist?

In the United States, Oliver Twist streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion, and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Oliver Twist worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Will Oliver Twist make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Oliver Twist plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Oliver Twist use?

Adapted OutAdapted OutPerson with the ClothingAdults Are UselessCursed with AwesomeBittersweet EndingGender FlipStar-Crossed LoversDecomposite CharacterSpared by the AdaptationChildren as PawnsAdopted to the Houseand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Adapted Out, Adapted Out, and Person with the Clothing.