The Greatest Store in the World
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The Greatest Store in the World

5.6 / 10 1999 1h 14mNR English
DramaFamilyTV Movie

Storyline

Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.

Cast & Crew

Dervla Kirwan

Dervla Kirwan

Mum

Lead
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Elizabeth Earl

Livvy

Holly Earl

Holly Earl

Angeline

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Mr. Whiskers

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Santa

Sean Hughes

Sean Hughes

Elf

Helen Schlesinger

Helen Schlesinger

Miss Greystone

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Mr. Scottley

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jane Prowse's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Greatest Store in the World is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker