Mrs Brown (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Mrs Brown is a drama, romance and history film directed by John Madden, running about 105 minutes. “Loyalty without question. Friendship without equal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown. But their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil to the monarchy.
Who’s in it. Mrs Brown stars Judi Dench as Queen Victoria, Billy Connolly as John Brown, Geoffrey Palmer as Henry Ponsonby and Antony Sher as Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mrs Brown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mrs Brown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mrs Brown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mrs Brown (1997)?
- In US, Mrs Brown is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mrs Brown worth watching?
- Mrs Brown holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mrs Brown?
- Mrs Brown stars Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Antony Sher and Gerard Butler.
- When was Mrs Brown released?
- Mrs Brown was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.