Victor/Victoria

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Victor/Victoria

PG

Released Mar 19, 1982

2h 13m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Bruce McCabe

Boston Globe

Deprived of legitimate titillation, Victor/Victoria" comes off as another leaden Hollywood farce.

Apr 27, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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