Timothy Spall’s “terrific” period drama that’s a “rambunctious joy” lands new UK streaming home

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I was so excited to hear that Timothy Spall’s version of Nicholas Nickleby is now available to stream in the UK! It originally came out in 2002, and it’s got an amazing cast – Charlie Hunnam plays Nicholas himself, and you’ve also got Nathan Lane and Jim Broadbent in there too. It’s a really great period drama with a ton of talented actors.

Viewers in the UK can now catch it on streaming, with the film added to Prime Video recently.

Nicholas Nickleby tells the story of a young man who must support his family after his father dies. He ends up working at a school led by a harsh and unkind headmaster.

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He escapes with his new friend, Spike, and finds his way back to his family. However, he soon has to protect his sister from a frightening man who wants to marry her.

Spall plays the character Charles Cheeryble in the film, which also stars Academy Award winners Christopher Plummer and Anne Hathaway. The cast also includes Jamie Bell, known from All of Us Strangers, Alan Cumming from The Traitors US, Tom Courtenay of 45 Years, and Juliet Stevenson, who appeared in Bend It Like Beckham.

The film has received strong reviews, earning a 79% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 126 critics. The Miami Herald praised it as a wonderful adaptation, highlighting its charming actors and surprisingly fast pace, especially given the length of the original story.

The Boston Globe called it a “wildly joyful” experience, and New York Magazine/Vulture highlighted its impressive and skillful storytelling.

According to the London Evening Standard, the best way to truly experience Dickens is to read his work from beginning to end without interruption. It’s a complete and immersive journey through a literary and social masterpiece.

The website Cinema Crazed called the movie a thoroughly enjoyable adaptation, praising its acting and direction.

If you enjoyed Spall’s performance, you might also like his 2021 film, The Last Bus, which is now available on Prime Video. It tells the story of a man who journeys across the UK by bus, using a free pass, to spread the ashes of his beloved partner.

Nicholas Nickleby is streaming now on Prime Video.

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2026-02-05 15:20