# Victoria & Abdul (2017)

> An aging Queen Victoria finds unexpected companionship and renewed humanity in Abdul Karim, an Indian clerk whose presence unsettles the rigid British court.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/284861

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Adeel Akhtar, Michael Gambon, Paul Higgins, Olivia Williams
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, wistful, historical film night, quiet weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A surprising friendship blossoms between a queen and her unlikely companion, challenging the norms of royalty.

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