Oliver Twist
1948, English. Directed by David Lean.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Oliver Twist is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max, and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- David LeanDirector
- John Howard DaviesOliver Twist
- Robert NewtonBill Sykes
- Alec GuinnessFagin
- Kay WalshNancy
- Francis L. SullivanMr. Bumble
- Henry StephensonMr. Brownlow
- Mary ClareMrs. Corney
- Anthony NewleyArtful Dodger
- Ralph TrumanMonks
- Michael DearNoah Claypole
- Diana DorsCharlotte
- Josephine StuartOliver's Mother
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1948
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Stanley Haynes, David Lean
- Budget
- $375K
- Box office
- $400K
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What Oliver Twist is based on
Oliver Twist is based on Oliver Twist, an 1839 novel by Charles Dickens.
Novel · 1839
Oliver Twist
By Charles Dickens
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Oliver Twist: quick answers
Is Oliver Twist worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 269 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Oliver Twist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Oliver Twist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Oliver Twist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Oliver Twist is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Oliver Twist on?
Oliver Twist is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max, and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oliver Twist?
If you liked Oliver Twist, try Oliver Twist, The Boys of St. Vincent, The Outsiders.
Who directed Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist (1948) was directed by David Lean and stars John Howard Davies, Robert Newton, Alec Guinness.
What is Oliver Twist based on?
Oliver Twist is based on Oliver Twist, an 1839 novel by Charles Dickens.