Viceroy's House

Viceroy's House

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

Directed by Gurinder Chadha

Produced by Reliance Entertainment, BBC Film

2017106 min6.6 / 10

A historical drama about the partition of India that uses the microcosm of a colonial household to explore the human cost of empire's end and the fracturing of interfaith bonds.

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.

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  • Is Viceroy's House sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Viceroy's House end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Viceroy's House easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Viceroy's House violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Viceroy's House scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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