Nicholas Nickleby (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, Nicholas Nickleby is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Douglas McGrath, running about 132 minutes. “EVERY FAMILY NEEDS A HERO.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Nicholas Nickleby stars Charlie Hunnam as Nicholas Nickleby, Nathan Lane as Vincent Crummles, Jim Broadbent as Mr. Wackford Squeers and Christopher Plummer as Ralph Nickleby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nicholas Nickleby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nicholas Nickleby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nicholas Nickleby tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nicholas Nickleby (2002)?
- In US, Nicholas Nickleby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nicholas Nickleby worth watching?
- Nicholas Nickleby holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nicholas Nickleby?
- Nicholas Nickleby stars Charlie Hunnam, Nathan Lane, Jim Broadbent, Christopher Plummer and Jamie Bell.
- When was Nicholas Nickleby released?
- Nicholas Nickleby was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.