The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

TV Movie
2001
3h 20m

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James D'Arcy, Diana Kent, and Sophia Myles in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)

A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.

Director
- Stephen Whittaker
Writers
- Charles Dickens
- Martyn Hesford
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7.5/10

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Director
- Stephen Whittaker
Writers
- Charles Dickens
- Martyn Hesford
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Liz Smith plays the same role, Peg Sliderscew, that she played in an earlier BBC miniseries of Nicholas Nickleby (1977), over twenty years earlier.

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Featured in Dickens (2002)

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10/10

This movie is imbued with the quality of authentic Dickens.

This movie version of the novel amply reflects the understanding compassion that Dickens is known for. Its background scenes of London's impoverished as well as affluent class are convincingly impressive.

The various caricatures seem remarkably Dickensian. Beyond that, in sharp contrast with exploitative callousness, the tenderest comfort and kindliest good cheer are effectively portrayed by a splendid cast.

James D'Arcy in the title role gives a sterling performance as the appealingly generous-hearted and thoughtful Nicholas. Lee Ingleby deserves equally high praise as the woefully mistreated Smike, whom Nicholas befriends.