The Lady in the Van (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, The Lady in the Van is a comedy and drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner, running about 104 minutes. “A mostly true story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.
Who’s in it. The Lady in the Van stars Maggie Smith as Miss Shepherd, Alex Jennings as Alan Bennett, Frances de la Tour as Ursula Vaughan Williams and Gwen Taylor as Mam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lady in the Van has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady in the Van page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady in the Van tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady in the Van (2015)?
- In US, The Lady in the Van is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady in the Van worth watching?
- The Lady in the Van holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady in the Van?
- The Lady in the Van stars Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor and Dominic Cooper.
- When was The Lady in the Van released?
- The Lady in the Van was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.