Victoria & Abdul: A New Story

Trailer, About, About Victoria & Abdul, Cast & Crew, Storyline

Trailer:

About:

Victoria & Abdul is a 2017 British biographical historical drama film directed by Stephen Frears and written by Lee Hall. The film is based on the book of the same name by Shrabani Basu, about the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim. It stars Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith (in his final film role), and Adeel Akhtar. The film had its world premiere at the 74th Venice Film Festival and was theatrically released on 15 September 2017 in the United Kingdom. It has grossed over $65 million worldwide.

The film was nominated for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 90th Academy Awards, and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (for Dench) at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.

About Victoria & Abdul:

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.

• Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements| Language)
• Genre: History, Drama, Biography
• Original Language: English
• Director: Stephen Frears
• Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Beeban Kidron, Tracey Seaward
• Writer: Lee Hall
• Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017  wide
• Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2017
• Box Office (Gross USA): $22.2M
• Runtime: 1h 50m
• Distributor: Focus Features
• Production Co: Working Title Films, Cross Street Films, BBC Films
• Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
• Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew:

Judi Dench

• Queen Victoria

Ali Fazal

• Abdul Karim

Tim Pigott-Smith

• Sir Henry Ponsonby

Eddie Izzard

• Bertie, Prince of Wales

Adeel Akhtar

• Mohammed

Michael Gambon

• Lord Salisbury

Paul Higgins

• Dr. Reid

Olivia Williams

• Lady Churchill

Fenella Woolgar

• Miss Phipps

Julian Wadham

• Alick Yorke

Robin Soans

• Arthur Bigge

Ruth McCabe

• Mrs. Tuck

Storyline:

Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria’s (Dame Judi Dench’s) golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the Queen.

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.