Mrs. Henderson Presents
2005 · Movie · R · 103 min · ★ 6.7 · 70% critics
A wealthy widow in 1930s London buys a rundown theatre to give herself a new purpose, then teams up with a no-nonsense manager to launch a nonstop variety show. When copycats and money troubles hit, they gamble on a daring new act—tasteful nude “living statues”—while wartime pressures test the theatre’s resolve.
Also known as Mrs Henderson Presents
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-09-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (233 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a warm British dramedy with cheeky humor, show tunes, and a touch of wartime resilience, in the spirit of Venus or Little Voice; Not for you if nudity or slower, uneven storytelling is a dealbreaker.
Pros: witty British banter; strong lead performances; lively musical numbers | Cons: uneven pacing; thin supporting characters; story can feel flat
Themes
- widow
- world war ii
- musical
- nacktrevue
- variety show
- 1940s
- burlesque show
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2006 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2006 · nominated
Cast & crew
Judi Dench
as Mrs. Laura Henderson
Bob Hoskins
as Vivian Van Damm
Will Young
as Bertie
Christopher Guest
as Lord Cromer
Kelly Reilly
as Maureen
Thelma Barlow
as Lady Conway
Anna Brewster
as Doris
Rosalind Halstead
as Frances
Sarah Solemani
as Vera
Natalia Tena
as Peggy
Directed by Stephen Frears