Oliver Twist (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, Oliver Twist is a drama film directed by William J. Cowen, running about 80 minutes. “The Motion Picture Event of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan boy in 1830s London is abused in a workhouse, then falls into the clutches of a gang of thieves.
Who’s in it. Oliver Twist stars Dickie Moore as Oliver Twist, Irving Pichel as Fagin, William 'Stage' Boyd as Bill Sikes and Doris Lloyd as Nancy Sikes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Oliver Twist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Pure Flix, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oliver Twist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oliver Twist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oliver Twist (1933)?
- In US, Oliver Twist is available to stream on YouTube TV, Pure Flix and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oliver Twist worth watching?
- Oliver Twist holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver Twist?
- Oliver Twist stars Dickie Moore, Irving Pichel, William 'Stage' Boyd, Doris Lloyd and Alec B. Francis.
- When was Oliver Twist released?
- Oliver Twist was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.