Viceroy's House (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Viceroy's House is a drama and history film directed by Gurinder Chadha, running about 106 minutes. “The end of an empire. The birth of two nations.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Who’s in it. Viceroy's House stars Hugh Bonneville as Lord Mountbatten, Gillian Anderson as Edwina Mountbatten, Michael Gambon as General Hastings Ismay and Manish Dayal as Jeet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Viceroy's House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Viceroy's House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viceroy's House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viceroy's House (2017)?
- In US, Viceroy's House is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Viceroy's House worth watching?
- Viceroy's House holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Viceroy's House?
- Viceroy's House stars Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Manish Dayal and Huma Qureshi.
- When was Viceroy's House released?
- Viceroy's House was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.