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Victor/Victoria

1982 · Movie · PG · 134 min · ★ 7.3 · 91% critics

MusicComedyRomance

A struggling singer in 1930s Paris takes a job impersonating a man, but the act creates trouble in her personal life. What starts as an opportunity to perform quickly becomes messy when her romantic and social world gets complicated.

Based on Victor and Victoria

Also known as VictorVictoria

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Details
Years
1982
Release date
1982-04-25
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
134 min
Critic score
91/100
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (447 votes)
About

If you enjoy upbeat musical comedies with sharp humor and bold gender-role play, Victor/Victoria is likely for you; Not for you if you dislike overlong runtimes or prefer stories without romantic complications, and you might also skip Cabaret.

Pros: clever gender comedy; standout performances; great musical moments | Cons: runs long; pacing can lag; mixed tone

Themes

  • paris, france
  • cabaret
  • remake
  • cross dresser
  • soprano
  • 1930s
  • gay theme

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Original Song Score · 1983
  • César AwardBest Foreign Film
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1983 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1983 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Song Score · 1983 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1983 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1983 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 1983 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actress · 1983 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Blake Edwards