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7.3 / 10(467 votes)IMDbPG19822h 14m$28.2M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Victor/Victoria

“The disguise surprise comedy of the year!”

Synopsis

A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.

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How Lesley Ann Warren Created Her Character in VICTOR/VICTORIA (1982) | TCMFF 2026Official

Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Filmex

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 25, 1982

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 30, 2000

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.88x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$28.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.88x

+$13.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $28.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Blake Edwards
Screenplay & Story
Blake Edwards
Original Score
Henry Mancini
Original Title
Victor/Victoria
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
French, English
Runtime
2h 14m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$28.2M
Production Studios
Peerford Ltd., Artista Management, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Blake Edwards

Screenplay & Story

Blake Edwards, Reinhold Schünzel, Leslie Bricusse

Original Score & Music

Henry Mancini

Director of Photography

Dick Bush

Film Editing

Ralph E. Winters

Producers

Tony Adams, Blake Edwards

Department Leadership Roster

Tony Adams

Producer

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Dick Bush

Dick Bush

Director of Photography

Ralph E. Winters

Ralph E. Winters

Editor

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Director

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Producer

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Screenplay

Patricia Norris

Costume Design

Rodger Maus

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Victor/Victoria.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Victor/Victoria

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Victor/Victoria about?

A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.

Who directed Victor/Victoria?

Victor/Victoria was directed by Blake Edwards.

Who stars in Victor/Victoria?

The principal cast of Victor/Victoria includes Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren, Alex Karras.

When was Victor/Victoria released and how long is it?

Victor/Victoria was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.

What was the box office and production budget of Victor/Victoria?

Victor/Victoria had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $28.2M at the worldwide box office (1.88 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Victor/Victoria?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Victor/Victoria was composed by Henry Mancini.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Victor/Victoria?

Victor/Victoria holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).