The Young Victoria (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, The Young Victoria is a drama, romance and history film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, running about 105 minutes. “Love rules all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.
Who’s in it. The Young Victoria stars Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria, Rupert Friend as Prince Albert, Paul Bettany as Lord Melbourne and Miranda Richardson as Duchess of Kent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Young Victoria has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox 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 The Young Victoria page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Victoria tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Victoria (2009)?
- In US, The Young Victoria is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox, 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 The Young Victoria worth watching?
- The Young Victoria holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Young Victoria?
- The Young Victoria stars Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson and Jim Broadbent.
- When was The Young Victoria released?
- The Young Victoria was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.