Movie

The Lady in the Van

“A mostly true story”

★ 6.4(807)20151h 44m

The Lady in the Van is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Nicholas Hytner
Release date: 2015-10-30
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $41,387,687
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Film

The Lady in the Van — trailer

About The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van is a 2015 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 807 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lady in the Van in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

vanlondon, englandbased on novel or bookenglandhomelessnessbiographybased on true storyalter egopoverty

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lady in the Van in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Lady in the Van on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload.

Is The Lady in the Van on Netflix?+

Yes — The Lady in the Van is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is The Lady in the Van?+

The Lady in the Van has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Lady in the Van?+

The Lady in the Van stars Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor and Dominic Cooper.

When did The Lady in the Van come out?+

The Lady in the Van is a 2015 movie directed by Nicholas Hytner.

What genre is The Lady in the Van?+

The Lady in the Van is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Lady in the Van?+

The Lady in the Van was directed by Nicholas Hytner.