Mrs. Henderson Presents
Seen it?2005 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dreamgirls, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Recently widowed well-to-do Laura Henderson purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. After starting an innovative continuous variety review, which is copied by other theaters, they begin to lose money. Mrs Henderson suggests they add risqué burlesque acts similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 4 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$28 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Judi DenchMrs. Laura Henderson
- Bob HoskinsVivian Van Damm
- Will YoungBertie
- Christopher GuestLord Cromer
- Kelly ReillyMaureen
- Thelma BarlowLady Conway
- Anna BrewsterDoris
- Rosalind HalsteadFrances
- Sarah SolemaniVera
- Natalia TenaPeggy