Mrs. Henderson Presents
“The show must go on, but the clothes must come off.”
Synopsis
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.
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Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) Official Trailer #1 - Judi Dench Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-22
Top Cast
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Judi Dench
Mrs. Laura Henderson
Bob Hoskins
Vivian Van Damm
Will Young
Bertie
Christopher Guest
Lord Cromer
Kelly Reilly
Maureen
Thelma Barlow
Lady Conway
Anna Brewster
Doris
Rosalind Halstead
Frances
Sarah Solemani
Vera
Natalia Tena
Peggy
Thomas Allen
Eric Woodburn
Richard Syms
Ambrose
Ralph Nossek
Leslie Pearkes
Camille O'Sullivan
Jane
Doraly Rosen
Maggie
Matthew Hart
Frank Lawson
Tony De La Fou
Victor Thornton
Dorian Ford
Christian
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.39x
+$7.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rose, Kathy Rose, Martin Sherman, Sheila van Damm
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Mrs. Henderson Presents
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.9M
- Production Studios
- Pathe, BBC Film, Future Films, Micro Fusion 2004-15, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
David Rose, Kathy Rose, Martin Sherman, Sheila van Damm
George Fenton
Andrew Dunn
Lucia Zucchetti
David Aukin, Norma Heyman, Bob Hoskins, François Ivernel, Cameron McCracken
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
Norma Heyman
Producer
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Martin Sherman
Writer
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs. Henderson Presents
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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?
The principal cast of Mrs. Henderson Presents includes Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young, Christopher Guest, Kelly Reilly.
When was Mrs. Henderson Presents released and how long is it?
Mrs. Henderson Presents was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mrs. Henderson Presents?
Mrs. Henderson Presents had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $27.9M at the worldwide box office (1.39 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Henderson Presents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Henderson Presents was composed by George Fenton.
Is Mrs. Henderson Presents based on a book or true story?
Mrs. Henderson Presents is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sheila van Damm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mrs. Henderson Presents?
Mrs. Henderson Presents holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).