National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer is a drama film directed by Jamie Lloyd, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. Hardcastle, a man of substance, looks forward yo acquainting his daughter with his old pal's son with a view to marriage. But thanks to playboy Lumpkin, he's mistaken by his prospective son-in-law Marlow for an innkeeper, his daughter for the local barmaid. The good news is, while Marlow can barely speak to a woman of quality he's a charmer with those of a different stamp. And so, as Hardcastle's indignation intensifies, Miss Hardcastle's appreciation for her misguided suitor soars. Misdemeanours multiply, love blossoms, mayhem ensues. One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.

Who’s in it. National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer stars David Fynn as Tony Lumpkin, Harry Hadden-Paton as Young Marlow, Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Diggory and Cush Jumbo as Miss Neville, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer page.

If you liked it. Fans of National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.