I wouldn't say this is a memorable historical film, but it was interesting and entertaining enough to hold my attention. I researched the background a little bit, and I am not sure why they made some of their changes to how the unlikely friendship actually transpired. I assume it was to simplify the story. And as it happens, It is surprising that the story has gotten told at all. Apparently extreme measures…
Top Cast
Judi Dench
Queen Victoria
Ali Fazal
Abdul Karim
Tim Pigott-Smith
Sir Henry Ponsonby
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Bertie, Prince of Wales
Adeel Akhtar
Mohammed
Michael Gambon
Lord Salisbury
Paul Higgins
Dr. James Reid
Olivia Williams
Baroness Churchill
Fenella Woolgar
Miss Phipps
Julian Wadham
Alick Yorke
Jonathan Harden
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Robin Soans
Arthur Bigge
Ruth McCabe
Mrs. Tuck
Simon Callow
Mr. Puccini
Benjamin Haigh
Page Boy
Will Christopherson
Young Porter Boy
Reviews
**A good movie, on almost every level.** I really like films with a historical background or those linked to the monarchy, which has a lot to do with my personal life, my birth family and also with my work as historian. I was very curious about this movie, and today I finally got to see it. And I can say that it was really good. I can't say that everything is fine, there are several scenes and moments that seem…
FAQ about Victoria & Abdul
What is Victoria & Abdul about?
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
When was Victoria & Abdul released?
Victoria & Abdul was released in 2017.
What genres does Victoria & Abdul belong to?
Victoria & Abdul is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Victoria & Abdul?
The cast of Victoria & Abdul includes Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Adeel Akhtar.