The Lady in the Van
“A mostly true story”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-28
Top Cast
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Maggie Smith
Miss Shepherd
Alex Jennings
Alan Bennett
Frances de la Tour
Ursula Vaughan Williams
Gwen Taylor
Mam
Dominic Cooper
Theatre Actor
James Corden
Street Trader
Roger Allam
Rufus
Samuel Anderson
Jehovah's Witness
Dermot Crowley
Priest
Jim Broadbent
Underwood
Stephen Campbell Moore
Doctor
Eleanor Matsuura
American Journalist
Sacha Dhawan
Doctor Malik
Samuel Barnett
Donald
Deborah Findlay
Pauline
David Calder
Mr Fairchild
Elliot Levey
Theatre Director
Claire Foy
Lois, Social Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.9x
+$35.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bennett
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Lady in the Van
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41.4M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Hytner
Alan Bennett
George Fenton
Andrew Dunn
Tariq Anwar
Damian Jones, Nicholas Hytner, Miles Ketley, Christine Langan, Kevin Loader
Department Leadership Roster
John Beard
Production Design
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Alan Bennett
Writer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Damian Jones
Producer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Natalie Ward
Costume Design
Nicholas Hytner
Producer
Kevin Loader
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady in the Van
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lady in the Van about?
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.
Who directed The Lady in the Van?
The Lady in the Van was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Who stars in The Lady in the Van?
The principal cast of The Lady in the Van includes Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor, Dominic Cooper.
When was The Lady in the Van released and how long is it?
The Lady in the Van was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lady in the Van?
The Lady in the Van had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $41.4M at the worldwide box office (6.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lady in the Van?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady in the Van was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady in the Van?
The Lady in the Van holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).