Victoria & Abdul
2017, English. Directed by Stephen Frears.
History's most unlikely friendship.
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,234 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Victoria & Abdul isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- Judi DenchQueen Victoria
- Ali FazalAbdul Karim
- Tim Pigott-SmithSir Henry Ponsonby
- Suzy Eddie IzzardBertie, Prince of Wales
- Adeel AkhtarMohammed
- Michael GambonLord Salisbury
- Paul HigginsDr. James Reid
- Olivia WilliamsBaroness Churchill
- Fenella WoolgarMiss Phipps
- Julian WadhamAlick Yorke
- Jonathan HardenKaiser Wilhelm II
- Robin SoansArthur Bigge
Details
- Released
- 6 October 2017
- Country
- India, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Lee Hall
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $67M
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What Victoria & Abdul is based on
Victoria & Abdul is based on Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant, a 2010 novel by Shrabani Basu.
Novel · 2010
Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant
By Shrabani Basu
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Victoria & Abdul: quick answers
Is Victoria & Abdul worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,234 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Victoria & Abdul?
Victoria & Abdul runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Victoria & Abdul have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Victoria & Abdul. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Victoria & Abdul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Victoria & Abdul is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Victoria & Abdul on?
Victoria & Abdul isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Victoria & Abdul?
If you liked Victoria & Abdul, try Richard Jewell, The Gathering Storm, A Call to Spy.
Who directed Victoria & Abdul?
Victoria & Abdul (2017) was directed by Stephen Frears and stars Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith.
What is Victoria & Abdul based on?
Victoria & Abdul is based on Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant, a 2010 novel by Shrabani Basu.