The Old Curiosity Shop (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, The Old Curiosity Shop is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 1839. The young Nell Trent is leading a happy life with her grandfather in his curiosity shop. Wharf owner Daniel Quilp has given large amounts of money to Nell's grandfather as an investment, expecting a large profit. But when Quilp finds out the old man has lost all the money with playing cards, he is determined to get the man in a madhouse as revenge. Nell and her grandfather are forced to leave their house and to start traveling across the country. But Quilp isn't sitting still, his spies are everywhere. Meanwhile a stranger is also looking for Nell's grandfather.
Who’s in it. The Old Curiosity Shop stars Peter Ustinov as Grandfather, Alan Barry as Groves, Adam Blackwood as Dick Swiveller and Tom Courtenay as Daniel Quilp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Old Curiosity Shop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. 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 (1995)?
- In US, The Old Curiosity Shop is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old Curiosity Shop worth watching?
- The Old Curiosity Shop holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
- The Old Curiosity Shop stars Peter Ustinov, Alan Barry, Adam Blackwood, Tom Courtenay and Sally Walsh.
- When was The Old Curiosity Shop released?
- The Old Curiosity Shop was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.