Oliver Twist movie poster

Oliver Twist

"ADAPTED FROM CHARLES DICKENS' CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NOVEL!- HASHIR"

September 23, 2005 2h 10m 6.7/10 (1,220 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Oliver Twist is a crime/drama film. directed by Roman Polanski. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley, and Jamie Foreman

Synopsis

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (1,220 votes)
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Budget $50M Production budget
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Box Office $42.6M 0.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Czech Republic + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$42,580,321

Production Companies

  • ETIC Films
  • R.P. Productions
  • Runteam III Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oliver Twist about?

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in w...

Who directed Oliver Twist?

Oliver Twist was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is Oliver Twist?

Oliver Twist has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was Oliver Twist released?

Oliver Twist was released on September 23, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Oliver Twist?

The main cast of Oliver Twist includes Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Harry Eden, Edward Hardwicke.

Is Oliver Twist worth watching?

Oliver Twist has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,220 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.