Victoria & Abdul (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, Victoria & Abdul is a drama and history film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 112 minutes. “History's most unlikely friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
Who’s in it. Victoria & Abdul stars Judi Dench as Queen Victoria, Ali Fazal as Abdul Karim, Tim Pigott-Smith as Sir Henry Ponsonby and Eddie Izzard as Bertie, Prince of Wales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Victoria & Abdul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Victoria & Abdul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victoria & Abdul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victoria & Abdul (2017)?
- In US, Victoria & Abdul is available to 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 Victoria & Abdul worth watching?
- Victoria & Abdul holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Victoria & Abdul?
- Victoria & Abdul stars Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith, Eddie Izzard and Adeel Akhtar.
- When was Victoria & Abdul released?
- Victoria & Abdul was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.