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Mrs. Henderson Presents

2005, Movie, 1h 43min

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.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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Dench and Hoskins bring ineffable personal styles to roles that could have been potted show biz.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Helen O'Hara

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...the intriguing subject matter and good performances mean it’s (...) a diverting look at a time when Soho nude shows were still, basically, good, clean fun.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...[Judi Dench is] very good and likable as the feisty dowager Mrs. Henderson, who buys a rundown London theatre to operate after the death of her husband leaves her bored and looking for an activity to fill up her time.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kasper Christoffer Larsen

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Mrs. Henderson præsenterer er ikke så meget en film om krig og kærlighed, som det er om en provocatrice...

Read full review at Cinemazone

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In 1937 London, a wealthy widow named Mrs. Henderson purchases a struggling theater and transforms it into a vibrant revue featuring scantily-clad performers. Despite resistance from the theater's manager and the authorities, Mrs. Henderson's unconventional approach brings success and becomes a symbol of resilience during the dark days of World War II. As the war rages on, the Windmill Theatre becomes a beacon of hope and entertainment for soldiers and civilians alike, thanks to Mrs. Henderson's fighting spirit and unwavering commitment to her vision.

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