Oliver Twist (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1922, Oliver Twist is a drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 74 minutes. “The GREATEST FILM TRIUMPH of the DECADE. A MATCHLESS CAST of SCREEN CELEBRITIES SUPPORTING JACKIE in THIS, HIS FINEST ACHIEVEMENT. Starring the GREATEST BOY ACTOR in the WORLD.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oliver's mother, a penniless outcast, died giving birth to him. As a young boy Oliver is brought up in a workhouse, later apprenticed to an uncaring undertaker, and eventually is taken in by a gang of thieves who befriend him for their own purposes. All the while, there are secrets from Oliver's family history waiting to come to light. Written by Snow Leopard
Who’s in it. Oliver Twist stars Jackie Coogan as Oliver Twist, James A. Marcus as Mr. Bumble, Aggie Herring as Mrs. Corney and Lewis Sargent as Noah Claypole, 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. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndieFlix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. 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 (1922)?
- In US, Oliver Twist is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver Twist?
- Oliver Twist stars Jackie Coogan, James A. Marcus, Aggie Herring, Lewis Sargent and Joan Standing.