Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Mrs. Henderson Presents is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 103 minutes. “The show must go on, but the clothes must come off.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eccentric 70-year-old widow purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. After starting an innovative continuous variety review, which is copied by other theaters, they begin to lose money. Mrs. Henderson suggests they add female nudity similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
Who’s in it. Mrs. Henderson Presents stars Judi Dench as Mrs. Laura Henderson, Bob Hoskins as Vivian Van Damm, Will Young as Bertie and Christopher Guest as Lord Cromer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mrs. Henderson Presents has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mrs. Henderson Presents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mrs. Henderson Presents tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)?
- In US, Mrs. Henderson Presents is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mrs. Henderson Presents worth watching?
- Mrs. Henderson Presents holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mrs. Henderson Presents?
- Mrs. Henderson Presents stars Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young, Christopher Guest and Kelly Reilly.