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The Lady in the Van

2015Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

72

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A wholesome, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

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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British Humor
Quirky Protagonist
Character-Driven
Based on True Story
Melancholy
Social Commentary
London Setting
Gentle Humor

Crew

Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
Written by: Alan Bennett
Produced by: Nicholas Hytner, Kevin Loader, Damian Jones
Music by: George Fenton

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Facts

October 30, 2015 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released: October 30, 2015
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $41 million
Available in: 97 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book, based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lady in the Van?"

Questions about The Lady in the Van

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lady in the Van?

In the United States, The Lady in the Van streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Lady in the Van worth watching?

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Lady in the Van okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Lady in the Van make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Lady in the Van plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Lady in the Van a box office hit?

Budget$6 million

Box office$41 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.