Victor and Victoria (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1933, Victor and Victoria is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Reinhold Schünzel, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Aspiring singer Susanne takes over one night for her sick colleague, the slap-stick actor Viktor, at a small cabaret in Berlin where he works as a female impersonator. By chance, Susanne is then "discovered" by an agent, who thinks she′s really a man. She becomes famous and goes on tour to London. But when the local womanizer Robert catches on to her game, Viktor then has to jump in for Susanne as "Viktoria".
Who’s in it. Victor and Victoria stars Renate Müller as Susanne Lohr, Hermann Thimig as Viktor Hempel, Hilde Hildebrand as Ellinor and Friedel Pisetta as Lilian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Victor and Victoria has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victor and Victoria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victor and Victoria tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victor and Victoria (1933)?
- In US, Victor and Victoria is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Victor and Victoria worth watching?
- Victor and Victoria holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Victor and Victoria?
- Victor and Victoria stars Renate Müller, Hermann Thimig, Hilde Hildebrand, Friedel Pisetta and Fritz Odemar.
- When was Victor and Victoria released?
- Victor and Victoria was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.