I just love Judi Dench! If you are like me and looking forward to seeing her in a fabulous movie this summer, then I have just the one for you. Victoria and Abdul tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria and a young clerk that will change each of their worlds. Victoria and Abdul opens in select theaters on Septemeber 22nd, and will be expanding to more theaters on September 29th.
Victoria And Abdul Official Trailer
Story: 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.
Director: Stephen Frears (“The Queen,” “Philomena,” “Mrs. Henderson Presents”)
Writer: Lee Hall (“Billy Elliot”), based on Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant by Shrabani Basu
Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Adeel Akhtar, Simon Callow, Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard, Ruth McCabe, Tim Pigott-Smith, Julian Wadham, Olivia Williams, Fenella Woolgar
I’ve heard some great things about this movie already. It seems like it’s going to be one of those movies that people remember for a long, long time.
This looks so good! We need more movies like this that showcase how different people can come together.
I love her! This movie looks so good. I really wish I had a movie theatre closer to me.
This is the exact kind of movie my husband likes. He is so into history, he’d love it,
I had not seen any trailers for this until now. I will have to put it on my watch list.
I bet this is going to be one interesting movie. I am not sure it has ever been done before so it is at least unique.
This looks so so so good, but I dont want to wait until September to see it!! I know my daughter will love it as well. Maybe I can plan a trip around that time to go visit her and we can see this together.
I’ve not heard of this movie but it sounds really good. I just love Judi Dench.
Judi Dench is a fantastic actress. This looks like it is going to be a great movie. I look forward to seeing it.
How have I missed hearing about this movie? I love Judi Dench and this sounds like a great story that needs told!