# Oliver! (1968)

> An orphan's flight from a Victorian workhouse leads into a dazzling but dangerous London underworld of pickpockets, peril, and unforgettable song.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10776

## Facts

- Runtime: 153 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Carol Reed
- Cast: Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Mark Lester, Jack Wild, Joseph O'Conor, Peggy Mount
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063385/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: buoyant, witty, warm, family movie night, classic musical evening

## Synopsis

A heartwarming musical journey through the struggles of an orphan in Victorian London.

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- [Oliver Twist (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/217)
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- [Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)](https://ember.film/movie/7065)

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