Oliver Twist (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Oliver Twist is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Tony Bill, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Charles Dickens' classical story about the young orphan boy in 1837 England is again re-filmed in grand fashion. Richard Dreyfuss portrays Fagin, the unscrupulous leader of the young pick-pockets Oliver (Alex Trench) initially falls in with after escaping from a sweat shop and going to London to find his relatives. Written by John Sacksteder
Who’s in it. Oliver Twist stars Richard Dreyfuss as Fagin, Elijah Wood as The Artful Dodger, David O'Hara as Bill Sikes and Alex Trench as Oliver Twist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Oliver Twist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oliver Twist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oliver Twist worth watching?
- Oliver Twist holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver Twist?
- Oliver Twist stars Richard Dreyfuss, Elijah Wood, David O'Hara, Alex Trench and Antoine Byrne.