--- product_id: 52450932 title: "Mrs Henderson Presents [2005] [DVD]" price: "S/.47" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/52450932-mrs-henderson-presents-2005-dvd store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Mrs Henderson Presents [2005] [DVD] **Price:** S/.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mrs Henderson Presents [2005] [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** S/.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/52450932-mrs-henderson-presents-2005-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Stephen Frears directs this comedy starring Judi Dench as Laura Henderson, a recently widowed socialite who refuses to spend the rest of her days grieving her late husband. When she discovers a derelict theatre in the West End of London she decides to buy it and make it her project. To help her run The Windmill Theatre she hires infamous showman Vivian Van Dam (Bob Hoskins) as her business partner and theatre manager. While the Germans continue to bomb the streets outside, The Windmill quickly provides a haven for those in need of solace and entertainment. Mrs Henderson, however, is not content with just providing entertainment; she wants to provide cutting-edge entertainment in the form of nudity. Will she be able to convince the reserved Lord Cromer (Christopher Guest) that naked ladies on stage will bring in the right customers? The all-star cast also includes Will Young, Kelly Reilly and Thelma Barlow. desertcart.co.uk Review The blitz-bombing of London in World War II provides the serious backdrop for the uplifting entertainment of Mrs. Henderson Presents, a delightful comedy anchored by the flawless performances of Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins. After losing a son in World War I, and becoming a widow in 1937, the wealthy and respectable Mrs. Henderson (Dench) decides that the best way to support soldiers going off to battle is to give them a wartime send-off they'll never forget. Thus, she buys and renovates the Windmill Theatre in London's Soho district, hires Mr. Vivian Van Damm (Hoskins) as the impresario of an all-day musical variety show called "Revudeville," and secures permission from the censorious Lord Cromer (Christopher Guest) to include naked women in the stage show--on the condition that the ladies remain still onstage to qualify as "art," like nude portraits in a gallery, with the "foliage" of their "midlands" discreetly obscured. "Revudeville" is an instant hit, British propriety remains tastefully intact, and as The Windmill's fortunes rise, fall, and rise again, Mrs. Henderson Presents develops an emotional depth and good-natured nobility that's perfectly matched to the comedy of tweaking British manners. Working from an eloquently witty, fact-based screenplay by Martin Sherman, director Stephen Frears (High Fidelity) brings out the best in a well-chosen cast, and Andrew Dunn's cinematography (enhanced by judicious use of digital effects to show the London blitz in progress) casts a warm, inviting glow over this winning tale of show-biz tenacity in the best and worst of times. --Jeff Shannon Review: a film of wonderful spirit - Mrs Henderson Presents is an amazing film which I have now come back to for the third time, and with just as much pleasure. Judi Dench is wonderfully funny as the larger-than-life Mrs Henderson who nevertheless remains very human and moving, ultimately. Right from the start you realise that the film operates on several levels, even though the surface is quite 'jolly' with much Carry On-style humour got in ... but at the same time there is a sense of life's harshness, both in Mrs Henderson's bereavement at the beginning, and the hardships of the Blitz. I think it has been a bit overlooked how deftly the film covers these things, and others, to present a wide-ranging picture of life in which the indomitable human spirit is shown as the key to getting through these events, even as characters are aware of the inescapable sadness of life as well. Meanwhile the banter between Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins continues in a priceless vein throughout - it is rare to see all these things so vividly captured in one film, with musical numbers on stage caught with an appealing lack of the slickness that can characterise the genre. It deserves to be as well-known as Cabaret - better-known, even! Review: I only expected to half-like this - Over 100 reviews in, and almost 75% of 5 stars it is hard to find anything original to say beyond another 5 stars from me. Stephen Frears' comments re his casting choices are interesting and the outcome is spectacular. His quest for authenticity resulted in some unusual selections such as Will Young (nationally famous, but an unknown to me) and dancers 'without the modern gym body', bold choices, but wise ones. Much easier to understand his selections for the principal roles, Judi Dench being in particularly sparky form and nominated for Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards for this part. Bob Hoskins her reliable foil, and Christopher Guest nicely understated in his performance as Lord Cromer. There are numerous musical numbers, which may make or destroy the film, according to your taste. I have no knowledge of how authentic the recreations may have been, but they worked for me although not usually my sort of thing. I only expected to half-like this, but am glad to say it is very good. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000CQO6IY | | Actors | Bob Hoskins, Christopher Guest, Judi Dench, Thelma Barlow, Will Young | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 2.35:1 | | Audio Description: | English | | Best Sellers Rank | 16,179 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 494 in Historical (DVD & Blu-ray) 2,829 in Comedy (DVD & Blu-ray) 5,339 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (505) | | Director | Stephen Frears | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | English | | Manufacturer reference | 5060002834695 | | Media Format | PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 19 x 13.6 x 1.4 cm; 0.28 g | | Release date | 20 Mar. 2006 | | Run time | 1 hour and 43 minutes | | Studio | Studiocanal | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Bob Hoskins, Christopher Guest, Judi Dench, Kelly Reilly, Stephen Frears, Thelma Barlow, Will Young - **Format:** PAL - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes ## Images ![Mrs Henderson Presents [2005] [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A6AMDq5tL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a film of wonderful spirit *by S***G on 14 July 2012* Mrs Henderson Presents is an amazing film which I have now come back to for the third time, and with just as much pleasure. Judi Dench is wonderfully funny as the larger-than-life Mrs Henderson who nevertheless remains very human and moving, ultimately. Right from the start you realise that the film operates on several levels, even though the surface is quite 'jolly' with much Carry On-style humour got in ... but at the same time there is a sense of life's harshness, both in Mrs Henderson's bereavement at the beginning, and the hardships of the Blitz. I think it has been a bit overlooked how deftly the film covers these things, and others, to present a wide-ranging picture of life in which the indomitable human spirit is shown as the key to getting through these events, even as characters are aware of the inescapable sadness of life as well. Meanwhile the banter between Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins continues in a priceless vein throughout - it is rare to see all these things so vividly captured in one film, with musical numbers on stage caught with an appealing lack of the slickness that can characterise the genre. It deserves to be as well-known as Cabaret - better-known, even! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I only expected to half-like this *by P***L on 13 June 2015* Over 100 reviews in, and almost 75% of 5 stars it is hard to find anything original to say beyond another 5 stars from me. Stephen Frears' comments re his casting choices are interesting and the outcome is spectacular. His quest for authenticity resulted in some unusual selections such as Will Young (nationally famous, but an unknown to me) and dancers 'without the modern gym body', bold choices, but wise ones. Much easier to understand his selections for the principal roles, Judi Dench being in particularly sparky form and nominated for Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards for this part. Bob Hoskins her reliable foil, and Christopher Guest nicely understated in his performance as Lord Cromer. There are numerous musical numbers, which may make or destroy the film, according to your taste. I have no knowledge of how authentic the recreations may have been, but they worked for me although not usually my sort of thing. I only expected to half-like this, but am glad to say it is very good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great film, low price. *by D***T on 18 January 2015* Many have reviewed this film negatively. Take it for what it is, an easy-going film, that tells a wonderful story, and leaves you in a good mood. Dench and Hoskins do a superb job, bringing the story to life. The costumes, sometimes lack of them on stage, take you back to another era. For about £3, it is great value. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/52450932-mrs-henderson-presents-2005-dvd](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/52450932-mrs-henderson-presents-2005-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*