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Victor/Victoria

Play trailer Poster for Victor/Victoria PG Released Mar 19, 1982 2h 13m Comedy LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Victoria Grant (Julie Andrews), a down-and-out British soprano, struggles to find work in the nightclubs of 1930s Paris. While trying to scam a free meal, Grant meets cabaret performer Toddy (Robert Preston), who comes up with an idea that will change everything. Acting as her manager, Toddy bills Grant as a male female impersonator. When the nightclubs eat it up, the duo makes it big -- even a Chicago mobster (James Garner) is enamored with Grant. But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.
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Driven by a fantastic lead turn from Julie Andrews, Blake Edwards' musical gender-bender is sharp, funny and all-round entertaining.

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Cody Corrall Chicago Reader Victor and Victoria is charming as a musical comedy, but it is also a remarkably poignant commentary on the performance Jun 24, 2020 Full Review Bob Thomas Associated Press Victor Victoria is a marvelous mixture of genders, a blatant attack on sexual attitudes that is both challenging and hilarious. Oct 22, 2018 Full Review Bruce McCabe Boston Globe Deprived of legitimate titillation, Victor/Victoria" comes off as another leaden Hollywood farce. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight It was a sensational, engaging, and evocative film that rightly remains one of the bright spots of 1982 and of historical pro-LGBTQ cinema. Rated: 4/4 Nov 26, 2022 Full Review Gay Community News Staff Gay Community News (Boston) It’s enjoyable and basically its heart is in the right place. It’s a step forward in a time when most films seem to be a step behind, and that’s saying something. Sep 15, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Andrews is delightful, even as the gimmick of a plot approaches its inevitable, calamitous yet contrived, and irresolute final revelation. Rated: 6/10 Jan 2, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M Blake Edwards’ bold approach to sexuality isn’t only a formal discourse set for amusement; it’s a moderate, feel-good delight with a wittily divine screenplay elegantly scored to shine a dazzling spotlight onto the cast having an excellent fun time. (B+) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Eloise J This movie certainly grabs your attention. A woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman. At first it seems crazy but once you start watching you can’t stop. With a star studded cast including Julie Andrews, James Garner, and Robert Preston this movie shines. The score holds its own against any classic musical and leaves you in awe. Victor/Victoria deserves more recognition than it gets. It is truly and incredible masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Movie is amusing, With loads of slapstick and fun musical numbers. And one real laugh out loud moment involving lightning, The cast seems to be having a fun time, The real delightful surprise is Lesley Ann Warren, who is so entertaining and sexy as dim blonde floozy, Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Arwen A It seemed to be much more antiquated, and I initially thought it was produced earlier on in Julie Andrews career. The musical aspect was vital to the plot and it was a lot of fun, while it explored themes of sexuality and gender. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Porter One of Julie Andrews' best movies & an outstanding performance! Such a fun watch, particularly for its time! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review JOE J The final great film from Blake Edwards, classy, stylish, one of the best song scores in the history of movie musicals, fantastic cast, a genuine classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Victoria Grant (Julie Andrews), a down-and-out British soprano, struggles to find work in the nightclubs of 1930s Paris. While trying to scam a free meal, Grant meets cabaret performer Toddy (Robert Preston), who comes up with an idea that will change everything. Acting as her manager, Toddy bills Grant as a male female impersonator. When the nightclubs eat it up, the duo makes it big -- even a Chicago mobster (James Garner) is enamored with Grant. But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.
Director
Blake Edwards
Producer
Tony Adams, Blake Edwards
Screenwriter
Blake Edwards, Hans Hoemburg, Reinhold Schünzel
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp.
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Ladbroke, Artista Management, Peerford Ltd.
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 19, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 7, 2008
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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