Victoria and Abdul

Victoria and Abdul

MS12

Genre

Biography, Historical drama

Director

Stephen Frears

Run time

1h 48min

Cast

Judi Dench, Olivia Williams, Michael Cambon

The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Directed by Academy Award nominee Stephen Frears.

Genre

Biography, Historical drama

Director

Stephen Frears

Run time

1h 48min

Cast

Judi Dench, Olivia Williams, Michael Cambon

The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Directed by Academy Award nominee Stephen Frears.

Info

Rating

Under 12 Not Recommended

Production year

2017

Global distributor

Universal Pictures

Local distributor

Forum Cinemas AS

In cinema

9/22/2017