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Victoria & Abdul (2017)

PG-13 | | Biography, Drama, History | 6 October 2017 (USA)
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Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
... Queen Victoria
... Abdul Karim
... Sir Henry Ponsonby
... Bertie, Prince of Wales
... Mohammed
... Lord Salisbury
... Dr. Reid
... Lady Churchill
... Miss Phipps
... Alick Yorke
... Arthur Bigge
... Mrs. Tuck
... Puccini
Sukh Ojla ... Mrs. Karim
... Ahmed
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Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.

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unlikely friendship | queen of england | muslim | royal court | courtier | See All (72) »

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An extraordinary tale of a queen and her new best friend. See more »

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Biography | Drama | History

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Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and language | See all certifications »

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Opening Weekend USA:

$158,845, 24 September 2017, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$22,245,070, 4 January 2018
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Judi Dench and Michael Gambon both appeared in Cranford (2007). See more »

Goofs

When Victoria and Abdul were riding in a carriage, it starts to snow, despite the fact that all the trees were still in full leaf. In the next shot, all the trees are bare. See more »

Quotes

Queen Victoria: I understand there is some concern over my desires on preferment. I understand feelings have run high. And I understand you have decided to resign rather than withstand my decision. If any one of you wishes to tender their resignation, it will be accepted, without any unfortunate consequences. But at least have the decency to do it to my face! Anyone wishing to resign, please step forward.
[silence, as Queen Victoria sees that no one in the household is willing to resign]
Queen Victoria: Hmm. I would like to ...
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The title doesn't appear until 16 minutes into the movie. See more »

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Featured in The Oscars (2018) See more »

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I'm Called Little Buttercup
Written by W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
Arranged by Terry Davies
Performed by Judi Dench & Eddie Izzard
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That Dame can act!
15 September 2017 | by – See all my reviews

Some good performances to support another superb performance by Judy Dench. Izzard was a revelation.

Good pace, good camera work - More history well told than masterpiece, but a good night out.

More comedic lines than I was expecting. Is the racism at the core of the film as much about class as religion?
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