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The Lady in the Van
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The Lady in the Van (2015)6.7 /10

PG-13 (US) · UK, USA · English · 104 min · Feb 26, 2016 · More  
Directed by:  Nicholas Hytner
Written by:  Alan Bennett

Storyline:  Set in London in 1973 and based on a true story, the film revolves around Miss Shepherd, an elderly woman who lives permanently in a van. Her neighbor, playwright Alan Bennett, has a strained relationship with her but eventually they form an unexpected friendship that changes both their lives. A dramatic comedy starring Maggie Smith, who revisits a character she played in theater and radio, dominating the film with her acting and tragicomic force.

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