About Victoria & Abdul – The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Director: Stephen Frears (“The Queen,” “Philomena,” “Mrs. Henderson Presents”)
Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Adeel Akhtar, Simon Callow, Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard, Ruth McCabe, Tim Pigott-Smith, Julian Wadham, Olivia Williams, Fenella Woolgar
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Focus Features will release Victoria & Abdul in select cities on September 22, 2017, expanding to more theaters on September 29, 2017
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I can’t wait to see this movie. I love to see Judi Dench perform. I see this movie also has Tim Pigott-Smith in it. I enjoyed his performances also.
i am huge Judi Dench fan as well. This should be interesting movie because it’s based on a true story. Look forward to checking it out.