Becoming Victoria Wood (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2026, Becoming Victoria Wood is a documentary and comedy film directed by Catherine Abbott, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A feature length documentary celebrating the life of Britain’s beloved comedy icon Victoria Wood delving into the complex inner world of this national treasure nearly ten years after her passing. Victoria Wood remains one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers – a northern comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona – the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer – lay a young woman navigating insecurity, anger, and self-doubt. Told in her own words and through the voices of those who knew her best, the film uncovers the formative experiences and personal battles that powered Victoria’s unmatched ability to make the nation laugh. The film will explore never-before-seen archive material and previously unheard audio recordings, to paint a vivid portrait of the woman behind the fame.
Who’s in it. Becoming Victoria Wood stars Victoria Wood as (Archive footage), Jessica Barden as Narrator - Victoria, Dawn French as Self and Jennifer Saunders as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Becoming Victoria Wood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Now TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Victoria Wood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Victoria Wood tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Victoria Wood (2026)?
- In GB, Becoming Victoria Wood is available to stream on Now TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Victoria Wood worth watching?
- Becoming Victoria Wood holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becoming Victoria Wood?
- Becoming Victoria Wood stars Victoria Wood, Jessica Barden, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Maxine Peake.
- When was Becoming Victoria Wood released?
- Becoming Victoria Wood was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.