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Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

PG  132 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  29 May 2003 (New Zealand)
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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 5,796 users   Metascore: 71/100 
Reviews: 93 user | 78 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com

A young compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly grasping uncle.

Director:

Douglas McGrath

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Douglas McGrath (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stella Gonet Stella Gonet ...
Mrs. Nickleby
Andrew Havill Andrew Havill ...
Mr. Nickleby
Henry McGrath Henry McGrath ...
Hugh Mitchell ...
Poppy Rogers Poppy Rogers ...
Jessie Lou Roberts Jessie Lou Roberts ...
Charlie Hunnam ...
Romola Garai ...
Tom Courtenay ...
Christopher Plummer ...
Anne Hathaway ...
Jim Broadbent ...
Angela Curran Angela Curran ...
Parent
Jamie Bell ...
Juliet Stevenson ...
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Storyline

Young Nicholas and his family enjoy a comfortable life, until Nicholas' father dies and the family is left penniless. Nicholas, his sister and mother venture to London to seek help from their Uncle Ralph, but Ralph's only intentions are to separate the family and exploit them. Nicholas is sent to a school run by the cruel, abusive and horridly entertaining Wackford Squeers. Eventually, Nicholas runs away with schoolmate Smike, and the two set off to reunite the Nickleby family. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Friend | England | Boy | Death | Boys' School  | See more »

Taglines:

Every family needs a hero.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material involving some violent action and a childbirth scene See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(New Zealand) See more »

Also Known As:

Nicholas Nicklebyn elämä ja seikkailut See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$42,864 (USA) (29 December 2002) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$2,064,289 (Non-USA) (1 May 2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Miranda Richardson was set to play Mrs Squeers, but she declined so she could concentrate on three much more demanding roles in Spider. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Madeline Bray can be seen clearly with pierced earring holes. Pierced ears were not of regular use until more than a decade later. At the time, only rich women pierced their ears. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Vincent Crummles: What happens when the light first pierces the dark dampness in which we have waited? We are slapped and cut loose. If we are lucky, someone is there to catch us and persuade us that we are safe. But are we safe? What happens if, too early, we lose a parent? That party on whom we rely for only everything? Why, we are cut loose again and we wonder, even dread whose hands will catch us now? There once lived a man named Nicholas Nickleby...
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Crazy Credits

Thanks to everyone at One Aldwych. See more »

Connections

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