The movie is a story of a unique friendship on an intimate level rather than a panoramic epic in style. It would have made a good mini-series. However director Stephen Frears’ efforts to create a ...

This film was nominated for a Golden Globe, a SAG Award and a BAFTA. The first, two nominations were for Judi Dench who plays Queen Victoria, which is her second time playing the British monarch who ...

Victoria & Abdul is based on a true story about Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. He started as a servant. She made him her teacher and trusted... 'Victoria & Abdul' Explores Colonialism And ...

A decade after his success with “The Queen,” twice Oscar-nominated Stephen Frears returns to royal territory with “Victoria & Abdul.” Opening Friday, the movie focuses not on Queen Elizabeth II, but ...

Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's (Dame Judi Dench's) golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the Queen. As Victoria questions the ...

Even taking acknowledged liberties with what's billed as a "mostly" a true story, "Victoria & Abdul" is such a fascinating, relevant slice of history it's a shame that the movie isn't a bit less ...

In 1887, Queen Victoria is about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne. The monarch, adored by her people, meets young servant Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), who has come from ...

Stop us if this sounds familiar: A tall, dark, bearded servant of rough breeding comes from far away to suddenly charm a grumpy, widowed Queen Victoria and thus upend Britain’s royal court at the turn ...

The British Empire in South Asia remains an enduring source of conflicting narratives even 70 years after its collapse. In recent years, Brexit supporters have sought to reclaim their island's lost ...

After arriving from the subcontinent in 1887, he quickly won the monarch's devoted affection and became known as the "Indian John Brown". His influence over the queen was so envied that when Victoria ...