The Pickwick Papers (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, The Pickwick Papers is a comedy and drama film directed by Brian Lighthill, running about 352 minutes.
What it’s about. The Pickwick Papers is a twelve-part BBC adaption of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, first broadcast in 1985. It starred Nigel Stock, Alan Parnaby, Clive Swift and Patrick Malahide, with narration spoken by Ray Brooks.
Who’s in it. The Pickwick Papers stars Nigel Stock as Mr. Pickwick, Clive Swift as Mr. Tupman, Alan Parnaby as Mr. Snodgrass and Jeremy Nicholas as Mr. Winkle, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pickwick Papers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pickwick Papers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pickwick Papers (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pickwick Papers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Pickwick Papers?
- The Pickwick Papers stars Nigel Stock, Clive Swift, Alan Parnaby, Jeremy Nicholas and Ray Brooks.
- When was The Pickwick Papers released?
- The Pickwick Papers was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 352 minutes.