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Viceroy's House

2017·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
IMDb6.7Metacritic535.6Rotten Tomatoes72%66%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

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Viceroy's House fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The end of an empire. The birth of two nations.

In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Partition Of IndiaHistorical DramaPolitical IntriguesUpstairs Downstairs DynamicBritish Raj EraCross-Cultural RomanceGeopolitical ConflictPeriod Production Detail

Crew

Directed by:
Gurinder Chadha, San Davey
Written by:
Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, Moira Buffini
Produced by:
Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, Paul Ritchie
Composed by:
A.R. Rahman, Glenn Freemantle, Glenn Freemantle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Viceroy's House

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Where can I stream Viceroy's House legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

Viceroy's House is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Viceroy's House worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Viceroy's House rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Viceroy's House?

1 h 46 min

Viceroy's House runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Viceroy's House based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Viceroy's House?

Critics63
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Viceroy's House much the same way.

What language is Viceroy's House in?

EnglishHindi

It was made in English, with some Hindi. Produced in India, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Viceroy's House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Viceroy's House in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.