Oliver Twist (1948)
Kernel Score: 85% · 250 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Adventure, Crime, Comedy
Released: 1948-06-28
Runtime: 121 minutes
Where to watch Oliver Twist
- Stream: Fubo, The Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.
Oliver Twist parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Oliver Twist (1948) follows an orphan who falls in with a criminal gang after enduring cruelty and child abuse under his taskmaster.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts child abuse, cruelty toward the orphan protagonist, and involvement with violent criminals like Bill Sikes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- John Howard Davies as Oliver Twist
- Robert Newton as Bill Sykes
- Alec Guinness as Fagin
- Kay Walsh as Nancy
- Francis L. Sullivan as Mr. Bumble
- Henry Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow
- Mary Clare as Mrs. Corney
- Anthony Newley as Artful Dodger
- Ralph Truman as Monks
- Michael Dear as Noah Claypole
Oliver Twist FAQ
Is Oliver Twist good?
Oliver Twist has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Oliver Twist?
In the US you can stream Oliver Twist on Fubo, The Criterion Channel, FlixFling and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex and Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Oliver Twist OK for kids?
Oliver Twist is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Oliver Twist (1948) follows an orphan who falls in with a criminal gang after enduring cruelty and child abuse under his taskmaster.
What movies are like Oliver Twist?
If you liked Oliver Twist, try Oliver!, The Outsiders, Pickup on South Street and Lion.