Victoria & Abdul (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, Victoria & Abdul is a drama and history film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 112 minutes. “History's most unlikely friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
Who’s in it. Victoria & Abdul stars Judi Dench as Queen Victoria, Ali Fazal as Abdul Karim, Tim Pigott-Smith as Sir Henry Ponsonby and Suzy Eddie Izzard as Bertie, Prince of Wales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Victoria & Abdul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victoria & Abdul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victoria & Abdul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victoria & Abdul (2017)?
- In US, Victoria & Abdul is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Victoria & Abdul worth watching?
- Victoria & Abdul holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Victoria & Abdul?
- Victoria & Abdul stars Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith, Suzy Eddie Izzard and Adeel Akhtar.
- When was Victoria & Abdul released?
- Victoria & Abdul was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.