The Old Curiosity Shop (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1975, The Old Curiosity Shop is a comedy, drama, music and history film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 118 minutes. “A merry feast of musical delights & rollicking adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
Who’s in it. The Old Curiosity Shop stars Anthony Newley as Daniel Quilp, David Hemmings as Richard Swiveller, Jill Bennett as Sally Brass and Michael Hordern as Edward Trent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Old Curiosity Shop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Curiosity Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Curiosity Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Curiosity Shop (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Curiosity Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Curiosity Shop worth watching?
- The Old Curiosity Shop holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
- The Old Curiosity Shop stars Anthony Newley, David Hemmings, Jill Bennett, Michael Hordern and Mona Washbourne.
- When was The Old Curiosity Shop released?
- The Old Curiosity Shop was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.