Nicholas Nickleby
2002 · Movie · PG · 132 min · ★ 6.9 · 75% critics
After his father’s death leaves his family struggling, a young man strikes out to secure a safer life. He takes on a cruel schooling situation linked to his coldhearted uncle, trying to protect family and friends from abusive exploitation while plotting his next move.
Based on Nicholas Nickleby
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-12-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (195 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this Dickens adaptation if you want an intense fight against cruelty with strong ensemble performances and rich period flair; Not for you if you prefer lighter stories like A Christmas Carol or more streamlined versions such as Little Dorrit.
Pros: gripping Dickens atmosphere; standout ensemble acting; lavish period detail | Cons: cruelty feels sanitised; pacing drifts at times; some romance misfires
Themes
- based on novel or book
- greed
- liverpool, england
- wealth
- kindness
- childhood memory
- 1830s
- 1850s
- snow adventure
- wicked uncle
- secret revealed
Awards & recognition
- Jameson People's Choice Award — Best Actress · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew
Charlie Hunnam
as Nicholas Nickleby
Nathan Lane
as Vincent Crummles
Jim Broadbent
as Mr. Wackford Squeers
Christopher Plummer
as Ralph Nickleby
Jamie Bell
as Smike
Anne Hathaway
as Madeline Bray
Alan Cumming
as Mr. Folair
Timothy Spall
as Charles Cheeryble
Romola Garai
as Kate Nickleby
Andrew Havill
as Mr. Nickleby
Directed by Douglas McGrath