Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

2016, Comedy, 1h 26m

156 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie picks up pretty much where its source material left off, delivering an adaptation that, as fans of this British export might say, does what it says on the tin. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Publicist Edina Monsoon and best friend Patsy Stone are still shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot spots. While attending an elite party, they wind up knocking supermodel Kate Moss into the River Thames. Her untimely demise creates a media firestorm, leading the paparazzi to relentlessly pursue the hapless duo. Seeking refuge, the gals flee to the French Riviera where they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual References|Language|Some Drug Use)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mandie Fletcher
  • Producer:
    Damian Jones, Jon Plowman
  • Writer:
    Jennifer Saunders
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.8M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Fox Searchlight

Cast & Crew

Jennifer Saunders
Edina Monsoon
Joanna Lumley
Patsy Stone
Julia Sawalha
Saffron
Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness
Lola
Jane Horrocks
Bubble
June Whitfield
Mother
Chris Colfer
Chris
Celia Imrie
Claudia Bing
Kathy Burke
Magda
Rebel Wilson
Flight Attendant
Kate Moss
Self
Lulu
Self
Emma Bunton
Self
Barry Humphries
Dame Edna Everage
Mo Gaffney
Bo
Mark Gatiss
Joel
Jerry Hall
Self
Jon Hamm
Self
Gwendoline Christie
Self
Jeremy Paxman
Self
Mandie Fletcher
Director
Jennifer Saunders
Screenwriter
Damian Jones
Producer
Jon Plowman
Producer
Maureen Vincent
Executive Producer
Jennifer Saunders
Executive Producer
Dawn French
Executive Producer
Christine Langan
Executive Producer
Nichola Martin
Executive Producer
Steve Milne
Executive Producer
Christian Eisenbeiss
Executive Producer
Chris Goodger
Cinematography
Anthony Boys
Film Editing
Gavin Buckley
Film Editing
Billy Sneddon
Film Editing
Jake Monaco
Original Music
Harry Banks
Production Design
Nikki Startup
Art Director
Frédéric Bergé
Art Director
Laura Richardson
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Critic Reviews for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

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Audience Reviews for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

  • Apr 24, 2017
    http://cinephilecrocodile.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/absolutely-fabulousthe-movie-dir-2016-i.html
    Anthony L Super Reviewer
  • Feb 18, 2017
    Decent considering the amount of time past. It got an extra half star for the air hostess scene. Rebel is often grating, but she nailed that small role. I literally laughed out loud. I would like to watch this again before reviewing properly as I watched on a plane with bad sound and picture quality and I think I probably missed a few things.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 01, 2016
    "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie" lacks the freshness and trenchant wit of the original television series -- but oh my, it's fun!
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Nov 19, 2016
    I admittedly have never seen the TV show. This got good reviews so I thought to check it out anyway. It had a few laughs but ultimately it falls flat.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
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