The Lady in the Van is a movie directed by Nicholas Hytner in 2015 and based on the book of the same name by Alan Bennett, first published in 1999. The movie features Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Frances de la Tour, and others.
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“The movie is better than the book”
But the book is worth reading.
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Storyline
Alan Bennett’s London driveway is temporarily occupied by a woman of unknown origins who then stays there for 15 years. What starts off as a resented favor develops into a connection that will impact both of their lives. Based on Miss Shepherd’s real-life experiences.
Movie vs Book
Year
2015
Minutes
104
Movie Rate
6.70
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Lady in the Van
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Country: UK
Year: 2015
Length: 1h44m
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Year
1999
Pages
96
Book Rate
7.44
S: Goodreads
Book
The Lady in the Van
Author: Alan Bennett
Country: UK
First published in: 1999
Length: 96 pages
Genre: Play
User polls & recommendations
“A good adaptation of your book is worth it because it is such a wonderful experience to see your world translated onto the screen.”
CASSANDRA CLARE (Writer)
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