Mrs. Henderson Presents

Mrs. Henderson Presents

2005 · 103 min · EN · R · 6.7 (197 votes)
Dir. Stephen Frears · Starring Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young, Christopher Guest, Kelly Reilly, Thelma Barlow · Music George Fenton

The show must go on, but the clothes must come off.

ComedyDrama

Eccentric 70-year-old widow 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 female nudity similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.

VIBE

A delightful and charming period piece about finding joy and purpose in unexpected places. It's a warm, witty, and ultimately uplifting story that celebrates creativity and the spirit of show business.

wittycharmingupliftingnostalgicsteadyperiod dramalighthearted comedytheatricalcreativityresiliencefemale empowermentartistic expression
widowworld war iimusicalnacktrevuevariety show
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