Victor/Victoria

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Victor/Victoria

PG

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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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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Ron Base

Toronto Star

3d

Victor/Victoria is really no more sophisticated than a pratfall, but it is great fun and [an] unadulterated farce.

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

3d

Shows frayed signs of being made in a rush and without much thought.

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Anna Maria Dell'oso

Sydney Morning Herald

3d

Victor/Victoria is the perfect combination of exhilaration and wit, a wry and affectionate sally into romance and la vie gay Paris.

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Morley Walker

Winnipeg Sun

3d

It ends up dissappointing on every level.

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John Laycock

Windsor Star

3d

It settles for happy endings without answers, but the movie's own heart is so strong that its waffling doesn't ever matter.

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John Kiely

Waterloo Region Record

3d

There is a great deal about Victor/Victoria that is questionable, but the film as a whole is quite charming even when it takes time out to score a few points on sexual identity.

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Vincent S

@Vin_E_At_The_Movies Mar 31

I love everything about this grand musical masterpiece. The performances are outstanding, especially from Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, James Garner and Alex Karras plus the great supporting actors. The musical numbers are joyous and energetic, the directing of slapstick is glorious and perfectly executed. The major selling point is the energy and the heart and emotion that sneaks in, A masterpiece from one of our greatest directors, Blake Edwards.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 Jun 21

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+)

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Eloise J

@RT69762274 03/11/2025

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.

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CodyZamboni Z

@CodyZamboni 02/14/2025

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,

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Arwen A

@RT01037204 10/16/2024

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.

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Porter

@RT35726027 01/07/2024

One of Julie Andrews' best movies & an outstanding performance! Such a fun watch, particularly for its time!

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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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