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Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)

Movie ★ 6.7 103 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Stephen Frears Director Martin Sherman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 8, 2005
Runtime
103 min
Rating
R
Budget
$20.0M
Box office
$27.9M
IMDb
tt0413015
Studio
Pathe, , Future Films, Micro Fusion 2004-15

Themes

Cast

Judi Dench Judi Dench Mrs. Laura Henderson Bob Hoskins Bob Hoskins Vivian Van Damm Will Young Will Young Bertie Christopher Guest Christopher Guest Lord Cromer Kelly Reilly Kelly Reilly Maureen Thelma Barlow Thelma Barlow Lady Conway Anna Brewster Anna Brewster Doris Rosalind Halstead Rosalind Halstead Frances Sarah Solemani Sarah Solemani Vera Natalia Tena Natalia Tena Peggy Thomas Allen Thomas Allen Eric Woodburn Richard Syms Ambrose Ralph Nossek Ralph Nossek Leslie Pearkes Camille O'Sullivan Jane Doraly Rosen Maggie Matthew Hart Frank Lawson Tony De La Fou Victor Thornton Dorian Ford Christian

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mrs. Henderson Presents about?
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.
Who directed Mrs. Henderson Presents?
Mrs. Henderson Presents was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Mrs. Henderson Presents?
Mrs. Henderson Presents stars Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young, Christopher Guest.
When was Mrs. Henderson Presents released?
Mrs. Henderson Presents is a 2005 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Mrs. Henderson Presents?
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