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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

1947 · 108 min

A stately Dickensian drama that balances cruelty and warmth, moving through vivid episodes toward a satisfyingly moral resolution.

Directed by
Alberto Cavalcanti
Genres
Drama
Starring
Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway, Derek Bond
Overview
A fatherless boy tries to make his fortune despite interference from his rich uncle.

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Stream in the UK
  • Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
  • Channel 4 Plus
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Alberto Cavalcanti
Genres
Drama
Starring
Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway, Derek Bond
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • class
  • justice
  • betrayal
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • school
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Action3
Horror2
Humour4
Realism7
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Alberto Cavalcanti
Written by
John Dighton
Starring
Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway, Derek Bond, Mary Merrall, Sally Ann Howes, Aubrey Woods, Jill Balcon, Bernard Miles
Cinematography
Gordon Dines
Runtime
108 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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