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Nicholas Nickleby

Play trailer Poster for Nicholas Nickleby PG Released Dec 27, 2002 2h 18m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After the death of the family patriarch, young Nicholas Nickleby (Charlie Hunnam) and his family are left with no means to survive. The family is forced to split up, and Nicholas lands in a school run by brutish principal Wackford Squeers (Jim Broadbent). Eventually, Nicholas makes a friend named Smike (Jamie Bell), and the two boys break free. Nicholas reunites with his family, but learns he must now defend his sister from the advances of menacing suitor Sir Mulberry Hawk (Edward Fox).
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Thanks to a strong cast of experienced actors and director Douglas McGrath's steady hand, Nicholas Nickleby is a worthy and respectful adaptation of the Dickens novel.

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Steven Oxman Variety Pic separates itself out by hitting the humor as hard as the pathos, finding a nice contrast between the caricatures of the supporting roles and the dimensionality of the leads. Feb 2, 2018 Full Review John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture ... makes for bravura storytelling... Feb 2, 2018 Full Review Alexander Walker London Evening Standard Above all other pleasures it offers, it provides a classic of literature and social criticism with a straight run-through from start to finish. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This Reader’s Digest approach is remarkably fluid and full-bodied, if lacking the full emotional wallop. Rated: 3/4 May 8, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com Directed at a sprightly yet smooth pace, [Douglas McGrath's] adaptation packs an astounding amount of complications into just over two hours with deft efficiency. Jan 27, 2017 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews a pleasurable ride Rated: B Jan 28, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nadia W If you havent seen this, do it now. An absolute knockout of a script, unbelievable stacked cast, gripping, heartwarming and romantic story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Eye C A nice movie about doing the right thing always, no matter what, in principle is what we should always do. Good cast by the way. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Fleur H Great story, stunning cast, but a TERRIBLE actor in the leading role. It's like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone all over again! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Garry G The scenes were obviously superimposed and looked so unreal. Comparing this film to Martin Chuzzlewit BBC series, there is no comparison. I stopped watching it after an hour as I was totally bored senseless. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/18/23 Full Review Audience Member this is everything you want in a fun, early 2000's adventure film. Based on a novel by Charles Dickens and filled with stellar performances by Christopher Plummer and Co. This is the kind of movie with the kind of sincere m, convincing acting that is all too rare these days. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/22 Full Review vicky w Gorgeous film says me & it quivers until it makes music !! Poor lives matter NuckleBOY!!!!!! I yate that nuckle boy he's a nasty monkey !!!! top film 10 out of 10 xxxxx Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Debut Performance Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Debut Performance 1:48 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Challenging Squeers Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Challenging Squeers 2:11 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Fainting is Romantic Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Fainting is Romantic 1:33 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - A New Salary Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - A New Salary 1:52 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Rescuing Smike Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Rescuing Smike 2:02 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Save Ourselves Together Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Save Ourselves Together 2:02 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - A Brother's Dying Wish Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - A Brother's Dying Wish 1:14 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - The Theatrical Profession Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - The Theatrical Profession 2:08 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - One Great Crash Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - One Great Crash 2:13 Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Humble Mrs. Squeers Nicholas Nickleby: Official Clip - Humble Mrs. Squeers 0:51 View more videos
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Synopsis After the death of the family patriarch, young Nicholas Nickleby (Charlie Hunnam) and his family are left with no means to survive. The family is forced to split up, and Nicholas lands in a school run by brutish principal Wackford Squeers (Jim Broadbent). Eventually, Nicholas makes a friend named Smike (Jamie Bell), and the two boys break free. Nicholas reunites with his family, but learns he must now defend his sister from the advances of menacing suitor Sir Mulberry Hawk (Edward Fox).
Director
Douglas McGrath
Producer
Simon Channing Williams, John Hart, Jeff Sharp
Screenwriter
Charles Dickens, Douglas McGrath
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Rating
PG (Some Violent Action|Childbirth Scene|Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 27, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.3M
Runtime
2h 18m
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