The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van

2015 · 104 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.4 (665 votes)
Dir. Nicholas Hytner · Starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor, Dominic Cooper, James Corden · Music George Fenton

A mostly true story

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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.

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A gently unfolding, wryly observed British drama that feels both intimate and expansive. It's a poignant exploration of an unlikely bond, filled with eccentric charm and quiet human dignity, offering a bittersweet reflection on life's unexpected connections.

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