Oliver Twist (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1948, Oliver Twist is a drama, adventure and family film directed by David Lean, running about 116 minutes. “A Screen Event To Be Remembered For All Time !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.
Who’s in it. Oliver Twist stars John Howard Davies as Oliver Twist, Robert Newton as Bill Sykes, Alec Guinness as Fagin and Kay Walsh as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Oliver Twist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and 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 (1948)?
- In US, Oliver Twist is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Oliver Twist?
- Oliver Twist stars John Howard Davies, Robert Newton, Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh and Francis L. Sullivan.
- When was Oliver Twist released?
- Oliver Twist was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.