Oliver Twist (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Oliver Twist is a drama, crime and family film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Oliver Twist the modern filmed version of Charles Dickens bestseller, a Roman Polanski adaptation. The classic Dickens tale, where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master.
Who’s in it. Oliver Twist stars Barney Clark as Oliver Twist, Ben Kingsley as Fagin, Jamie Foreman as Bill Sikes and Harry Eden as The Artful Dodger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Oliver Twist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oliver Twist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oliver Twist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oliver Twist (2005)?
- In US, Oliver Twist is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oliver Twist worth watching?
- Oliver Twist holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver Twist?
- Oliver Twist stars Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Harry Eden and Edward Hardwicke.
- When was Oliver Twist released?
- Oliver Twist was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.