Victoria Regina (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1964, Victoria Regina is a drama series.
What it’s about. Patricia Routledge gives a career-best performance as Queen Victoria in this 1964 series of plays based on the celebrated collection of dramas by playwright Laurence Housman. Self-willed, obstinate, imperious and passionate... a now-familiar description of one of history's longest-serving female monarchs – but Housman's satirical tribute marked a decisive break with the tradition of the uncritical historical portrait. A Broadway hit deemed too disrespectful for public performance in Britain until the late 1930s, Victoria Regina is a frank portrayal of an extraordinarily complex woman, tracing her development from royal teenager to inconsolable widow at the helm of a vast empire, with all her contradictions, prejudices and unconstitutional behavior.
Who’s in it. Victoria Regina stars Patricia Routledge as Queen Victoria, Joachim Hansen as Prince Albert, Max Adrian as Benjamin Disraeli and Michael Bilton as Footman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Victoria Regina sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victoria Regina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victoria Regina tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victoria Regina (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Victoria Regina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Victoria Regina worth watching?
- Victoria Regina holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Victoria Regina?
- Victoria Regina stars Patricia Routledge, Joachim Hansen, Max Adrian, Michael Bilton and Nicholas Courtney.
- When was Victoria Regina released?
- Victoria Regina was released in 1964.