Tea with the Dames Movie Clip - Who is the First Dame? (2018) | Movieclips Indie

Check out the new movie clip for Tea with the Dames starring Judi Dench! Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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US Release Date: September 21, 2018
Starring: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright
Directed By: Roger Michell
Synopsis: Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith have let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century. The four acting greats discuss their careers and reminisce about their humble beginnings in the theatre.
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[@Dee-TheGame]

Who's here watching this after the news of Dame Maggie passing? What a wonderful lady.

[@pendorran]

These great ladies laughing it up together and taking the piss out of each other is a thing of real beauty.

[@kevq761]

Four of the very cream of British acting and four wonderful ladies. love them

[@wotan10950]

The wittiest moment in the full documentary is when Dame Maggie tells Dame Joan that Joan’s husband, Laurence Olivier, once injured her during a scene they played together. Maggie went on, “That’s the only time I saw stars at the National Theatre!”

[@KevinSigman]

That's my favorite part, too. A perfectly delivered bon mot. Also the image of Sir Laurence Olivier standing over his son saying very sternly, "WHEE...ARE THE KEYS...TO DADDY'S NUM-NUMS?!" amuses me as much as it clearly amused Dame Maggie.

[@karahughes7074]

@@KevinSigman I have the whole program. It's called Nothing LIke A Dame and Laurence Olivier slaps her so hard you can see the mark and the look of shock on Maggie's face. It's both terrifying and hiarious at the same time!

[@KevinSigman]

@@karahughes7074 Oh, I've seen the documentary (Although where I live in the U.S. it was titled "Tea with the Dames" for some reason). The whole thing is worth the price of admission. "Were you feeling left out, Joan? Aw." and "You're going to have to come to grips with it, Joan." And I love hearing all the women talk about Cleopatra.

[@kathyscott9219]

@@karahughes7074 Great post. Also, when Joan gives a nod to Maggie when Laurence was not doing well and Joan (who was out of country) called Maggie to go and be with him. Maggie had such a humor when she said "this hand held THE hand". You could tell that Joan was grateful and Maggie was trying to uplift the moment.

[@LPJack02]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith (December 28, 1934 - September 27, 2024), aged 89 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@mk4881]

How I would have loved to sit and have tea with these wonderful ladies! RIP Maggie Smith! 😢 I hope we get to have Judy Dench around as long as possible.

[@2490debrick]

I'd love to see more of them with Angela Lansbury, Julie Andrews, and Patricia Routledge!

[@ArtemisScribe]

the reason it was these 4 is because they're very good friends and they regularly have lunch together. The guy who made this film found out about their lunches and asked if he could come along and film them just being together and talking about their careers and their friendship. It wasn't set up or anything.

[@VP-cl6tg]

That's true. The film is based on true meetings of the four ladies. But I would also think it would be a good idea if more episodes were shot in the style of this film. I would appreciate a version with actresses and singers. Maybe Dame Joan Collins, Dame Julie Andrews, Dame Helen Mirren, and Dame Shirley Bassey... I think it would be funny conversations😄 Greetings from Germany

[@ArtemisScribe]

@@VP-cl6tg I mean more stuff about any of those great ladies would be fantastic, but the reason this concept works for these four is because they're actually friends. They've worked together for decades, they go on holidays together, their children are friends with each other, their husbands were friends with each other. They have an intimacy that makes them much more comfortable opening up to each other than to an interviewer so they can talk as a group with very minimal direction and produce absolute interview gold. The mistake people are making is that this is a film about 4 Dames who happen to be friends, it's not, it's a film about 4 friends who happen to be Dames. You can't franchise that concept.

[@VP-cl6tg]

Yes you are right. It wouldn't be the same.

[@jenniferdouglas-craig1095]

Yesssss

[@LGranthamsHeir]

It's a very rare thing when four British 'National Treasure' stage and screen actresses are having a casual conversation and reminiscing about their long, distinguished careers. It's even sadder watching this the day after the passing of one of them. RIP Dame Maggie Smith

[@factuallyadrian8917]

One of the most hugely enjoyable, delightful and funny films I've ever seen. Never wanted it to end. These Dames are simply incomparable.

[@valoriebritton2047]

What is the name of the film, please

[@neldarainey3032]

These ladies is why Tea with Mussolini will always be one of my very favorite movies. Cher and Lily Tomlin made it even better. A wonderful group of grand dames.

[@DMacsPlace]

RIP Maggie Smith - one of the true greats. She will be missed!

[@zombieboy365]

Rest well Dame Maggie Smith 😢 thank you for everything you gave us

[@kaye-86]

I smiled throughout the whole video. RIP Maggie Smith ❤

[@cynthiagreene-l1x]

Same

[@NGHTNGLHS88]

R.I.P beautiful, witty Jean Brodie who taught a lot of us who watched that movie. Maggie Smith you are a 🌟 now looking down on us. ♥️

[@BMack-p9s]

This doc was such a treat, hope they run it again for the tributes.

[@EM2theBee]

This is a wonderful documentary about four of the most brilliant women to ever grace a stage or screen. It's incredible how down to earth they are!

[@homegown1234]

How proud I am of these beautiful ladies that bring forth the richness of the "English" language in movies for all of us to enjoy and show respect to it. So happy all of you are now "Dames." My Congratulations!

[@rajdeepkromchengurung1019]

“What are you supposed to say to a Baron?” “Have a nice day” 😂

[@Miss_Camel]

That line took me OUT 🤣🤣🤣

[@adelaferreira4575]

Tons of talent between these incredible amazing actresses ,they are such a joy to watch !

[@room11news]

Jewels of society, these ladies 🥺❤️

[@connybartels2207]

I love this kind of humor. They’re so hilarious. Priceless. Thanks for the laugh.😂😂😂

[@grassic]

"You'll have to grapple with it , Joan." brilliant

[@littleripper312]

As long as you don't take it too seriously and genuinely believe you're now royalty in your day to day, I think it's a bit of fun. It's nice to recognize people in their field of work and give them a title much like a doctor has. I think actors might feel a bit silly as they already have public recognition but for many people in other careers, this is a chance to recognize their contribution to their field.

[@ThomasvanDun]

2:36 The queen does her famous handshake to push Maggie away 😂😂

[@ajeykul]

When you love well, old age is a blessing.

[@genevielucious4945]

Wow these ladies are all my favs. Fantastic actresses. I didn't realize they are all dames too.

[@classicalchats7341]

I loved watching them talk and gossip. SUCH a great film!

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

I've just realized both Eileen Atkins and Maggie Smith played Queen Mary of Teck, consort of George V Eileen Atkins in The Crown Maggie Smith in All The King's Men (1999, Gallipoli Campaign drama)

[@Aspett0]

I love how Maggie Smith does curtsy in front of the Queen like she doesn't give a damn. I just love her.

[@katarzynamariamuszynska2811]

Why is strange? Are you not allowed to do that ?

[@NickGreenwoodable]

@@katarzynamariamuszynska2811 I think @Aspett0 is implying that it's a fairly shallow curtsy!

[@danielscherer25]

@@NickGreenwoodable agreed, though she got the CH in her eighthies

[@cristinavianna7871]

Priceless. Talent, Wit and Grace. Charming!

[@MegaDeansy]

RIP Maggie - many, many thanks !

[@crystalball6358]

What a trio of gorgeous brilliant lovely ladies!

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

The were 4 of them. It a quartet.

[@drew6955]

Theres 4.....

[@minniemcgonagall139]

A *quartet of gorgeous brilliant lovely ladies

[@suzeauster2223]

This is Fabulous!!! HAPPY is jumping off my screen listening to their chitchat!!! Thank You So Much for sharing this and Stay Safe Beloveds ❤️

[@Leyla-fw1ui]

RIP Maggıe Smith 💔

[@robertfencl4401]

I adore Judi Dench!

[@BungeeGum_]

RIP DAME MAGGIE SMITH :(

[@Zenobiadream]

Dame Joan Plowright is amazing

[@harrietnelson6048]

Dame Judy Dench is a fantastic actress!

[@geogeo7234]

Mrs. Dame...I am in stitches...

[@tillypendrick9414]

Rest in peace Maggie!

[@AdyStark]

Their question - What are you supposed to say to a Baron? reminded me of the hilarious dialogue in the movie Princess Diaries when the Genovian Prime Minister makes a speech - "I would like to propose a toast to the Baroness and Baron von Troken. May you always be Baron."

[@embunchofnumbers]

Maggie Smith grappling with class consciousness

[@zoemuscan9499]

A pleasure to watch these grand dames of theatre and cinema and a disappointment for the people who asked them only extremely trivial questions, that is why nothing was said about the method of acting they preferred, advice for young actors, what aspects are good or bad in theatre or cinema now, just trivia...

[@annamo9354]

Yes, but I think it was also to show the human behind the actor...I mean, they have to talk about their work all the time. When you are with your friends, would you talk constantly about your work?

[@curiositherese]

Dame Maggie 😭😭😭

[@susiesuh1418]

Such a talented group of women yet they all thought they were not pretty enough. Of course they never mentioned Vivian Leigh, first wife of Olivier, who was the most beautiful actress in my opinion. I just saw her in That Hamilton Woman. What range! She was a natural comedienne!

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

Kind of bizarre that the second wife of Lawrence Olivier is still alive when Vivien Leigh die in mid 60s

[@nealdominicduenasibanez5998]

I would love to see with Dames Helen Mirren, Julie Andrews, and Julie Walters!

[@spiderliliez]

I wish Helen Mirren was here too, hahaha.

[@rnw2739]

So does she lool.

[@katrin896]

Throw Julie Andrews in the mix and you got the holy trinity!

[@vivandav67]

Protect them at all costs!

[@cecille5833]

And one day they’ll save us all when the dragons return to the queen’s realm.

[@jtfintexas8571]

Is no one going to say it? I guess I'll have to say it then: There is nothin' like a dame.

[@robloxgirlsannie3056]

The queen 😂👑

[@MCeili]

So sad about Dame Joan’s sight, or loss of it.

[@KristineMaitland]

Not only Dame Joan. Dame Judi is losing hers as well.

[@janleejean]

Exactly ❤

[@richardevans9003]

To be fair, Joan was made a Dame through her work, Lady through her marriage

[@jonisler3267]

One of the most entertaining documentaries I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to watch!

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

I love this doc.

[@StarOfHala]

RIP Maggie Smith 😢

[@fayesouthall6604]

The whole thing is on next Sunday on BbC1

[@luciadilazzaro2285]

With Julie Walter

[@aivarasz]

At the very end she said : 1 Lady 2 Dames.... Oh I guess you all know what I thought of... 😂😂

[@amyclarke41]

yes i like Eileen Atkins 2

[@jeanmyers1787]

And Penelope Wilton

[@daviesjonathan139]

That's nice of you, How are you doing today?

[@zaynaabdulazeez1984]

Where can I watch the full documentary?

[@thewkovacs316]

in america, we dont give titles, but we do honor the arts with presidential and congressional medals and the kennedy center honors

[@teresataboaco9776]

❤️

[@dogbert14]

The Florida humidity clung to Bea Arthur like a bad memory. Sweat beaded on her brow as she surveyed the hornet cage, a menacing monstrosity cobbled together from chicken wire and scrap metal. Inside, a symphony of buzzing wings and angry thorps vibrated the air. It wasn't exactly what she'd envisioned for her golden years, but then again, Judi Dench had a knack for pushing Bea to extremes. The feud stretched back decades, a simmering pot of one-upmanship that overflowed during a particularly scathing joint interview. Judi, with her Shakespearean delivery and piercing stare, had declared Bea's best performance a "charming trifle." Bea, never one to mince words, retorted that Judi over-dramatized everything, "like a drowning swan gargling the thesaurus." The audience gasped, the interview went viral, and an internet firestorm ignited. "Bea vs. Judi: The Battle of the Dames" became clickbait catnip. Talk shows clamored for them, but Bea, a woman of principle, refused to stoop to reality TV. Instead, she hatched a plan - a hornet-filled, deliciously passive-aggressive plan. Her retirement community in Boca Raton boasted a surprisingly robust selection of beekeeping supplies. A quick online tutorial (much to her initial resistance) later, Bea, armed with a bee suit that made her look like a deranged marshmallow, was relocating a particularly disgruntled nest. The next morning, Judi arrived for their "pre-arranged tea" (emphasis on pre-arranged). Bea, all smiles and mint tea, led Judi into the garden. As Judi admired a particularly vibrant hibiscus, Bea, with surprising agility for her age, whipped out a switch and flipped the hornet cage shut over Judi's head. Judi, shrieking like a banshee auditioning for a horror film, thrashed about, the hornets responding with a vengeance. Bea, maintaining a picture of serenity, sipped her tea. "Perhaps," she drawled, "a spot of chamomile would soothe your... irritation." The commotion attracted the ever-present golf cart brigade of the retirement community. By the time they arrived, pry bars in hand, Judi looked like a deflated hot air balloon, muttering threats about lawyers and lavender oil. The hornets, thankfully, remained safely contained. News of the "Hornet Tea Party" (as it was inevitably dubbed) spread like wildfire. Bea, the victor, became an unlikely internet hero - the sassy senior who wouldn't take guff from anyone, not even a Dame. Judi, sporting a series of increasingly elaborate head scarves to hide the hornet stings, retreated to England, vowing revenge. The feud, of course, continued. But it was a different kind of feud now, one fueled by passive-aggressive gardening tips in the community newsletter and the occasional "accidental" tripping of one another's mobility scooters. But deep down, perhaps, there was a begrudging respect. After all, who else could claim to have tangled with Bea Arthur and lived to tell the tale (albeit with a pronounced lisp from all the hornet stings)?

[@joshlo5600]

❤

[@gopalashetty3592]

British English Sounds great

[@TheBasher-_-]

The upper class posh accent yes.

[@keithrudd8003]

You mean English ..

[@terryhoover4687]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertasirgutz8800]

AND Harriet Walter.

[@RC-dg7rk]

Un film su Elisabetta doveva essere interpretato da una di loro e con il taglio cinico del Riccardo III di Loncraine come livello, invece delle solite rappresentazioni da confezione inglese a puntino tipo thè alle cinque.

[@iamme453]

This is in fun: I think Dame Judi Dench might find it preferable to drop the "e" from "Dame" any thoughts? They are all outstanding, but Dame Judi is my personal favorite.

[@nicolasviard2252]

Where's Elton John?

[@enthusedtosing9655]

Miss the real Dame, the Queen, wich makes the work of the remaining Dames all the more responsible

[@TheVikingmaiden]

i don't understand the concept of these titles??

[@kazkazzie3906]

Should have had Dame Joan Collins there too.

[@rnw2739]

Oh leave off!!! That old bag can't act to save her life! She would have been well out of her depth amongst this supremely talented quartet.

[@grainneminihane625]

I LOVE THESE LADIES, BUT I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY ONE HUMAN BEING HAS TO BOW TO ANOTHER HUMAN BEING. WE ALL COME IN AND OUT OF THE WORLD EXACTLY THE SAME .IT'S A POOR SHAME.

[@resnonverba137]

It's what happens in the middle bit that makes the difference.

[@grainneminihane625]

@@resnonverba137 The Dash means alot for everyone.

[@charleshudson4383]

It's called "Respect" !!!!!!!!

[@grainneminihane625]

@@charleshudson4383 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelmayoh656]

It's a gesture of respect to the head of your country!

[@gareththomas6714]

does this sort of thing really matter

[@oldguysmusic2929]

I think it matters a lot more than the Hollywood awards that seem more like popularity contests.

[@gareththomas6714]

@@oldguysmusic2929 it’s only entertainment it’s not anything important and why should people be honoured for doing their jobs? Not as though they are paid a pittance

[@katie8325]

Nothing really matters very much

[@robertwalker951]

Basically for doing their job !!!!!!!!!!! Absolute bollo..cks

[@robertasirgutz8800]

AND Harriet Walter.