The Lady in the Van
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lady in the Van online?
The Lady in the Van is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Lady in the Van on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, The Lady in the Van is on Netflix in Germany. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy The Lady in the Van online?
Yes. In United States, The Lady in the Van can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Lady in the Van?
As of August 6, 2026, The Lady in the Van is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
