Nicholas Nickleby
2002, English. Directed by Douglas McGrath.
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Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life, struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly grasping uncle.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 205 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Douglas McGrathDirector
- Charlie HunnamNicholas Nickleby
- Nathan LaneVincent Crummles
- Jim BroadbentMr. Wackford Squeers
- Christopher PlummerRalph Nickleby
- Jamie BellSmike
- Anne HathawayMadeline Bray
- Alan CummingMr. Folair
- Timothy SpallCharles Cheeryble
- Romola GaraiKate Nickleby
- Andrew HavillMr. Nickleby
- Stella GonetMrs Nickleby
- Hugh MitchellBoy Nicholas Nickleby
Details
- Released
- 27 December 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas McGrath
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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What Nicholas Nickleby is based on
Nicholas Nickleby is based on Nicholas Nickleby, an 1839 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1839
Nicholas Nickleby
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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Nicholas Nickleby: quick answers
Is Nicholas Nickleby worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 205 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Nicholas Nickleby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nicholas Nickleby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nicholas Nickleby parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nicholas Nickleby is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Nicholas Nickleby on?
Nicholas Nickleby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nicholas Nickleby?
If you liked Nicholas Nickleby, try Stand by Me, Lost on a Mountain in Maine, Mio in the Land of Faraway.
Who directed Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby (2002) was directed by Douglas McGrath and stars Charlie Hunnam, Nathan Lane, Jim Broadbent.
What is Nicholas Nickleby based on?
Nicholas Nickleby is based on Nicholas Nickleby, an 1839 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.