About Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie continues the riotous antics of Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, portrayed by Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. The narrative kicks off with the duo leading their trademark extravagant lifestyle of endless shopping, drinking, and partying in London’s most fashionable scenes. However, their indulgences catch up with them when they are blamed for a major uproar at a high-profile launch party, sparking a media frenzy. On the run from relentless paparazzi, Edina and Patsy escape to the luxurious French Riviera, desperate to reinvent their lives and sustain their opulent existence. At its core, the film satirizes celebrity culture, media sensationalism, and the pursuit of youth and glamour at any cost. Edina and Patsy embody an exaggerated representation of excess and superficiality, yet their struggles underline deeper themes such as identity, friendship, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. The movie humorously critiques society's obsession with status and image, while also celebrating the enduring bond between two flawed but fiercely loyal friends who refuse to conform to societal expectations about aging and femininity. Upon release, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie garnered a mix of reviews but achieved cult status among fans of the original TV series and beyond. Its bold, unapologetic humor and nostalgic appeal rekindled interest in the iconic characters and their world. Importantly, the film reaffirmed Edina and Patsy’s place in pop culture as symbols of irreverence and defiance. Their escapades on the big screen sparked conversations about celebrity, media, and female empowerment, ensuring the film’s lasting impact as a comedic commentary on modern life’s excesses. Main cast of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (7) Jennifer Saunders as Edina Monsoon Jennifer Jane Saunders is an English comedienne, screenwriter, singer and actress. She has won two BAFTAs, an International Emmy Award, a British Comedy Award, a Rose d'Or Light Entertainment Festival Award, two Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards, and a Peoples Choice Award. She first came into widespread attention in the 1980s and early 1990s when she became a member of The Comic Strip after graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama. Along with her comedy partner Dawn French, she writes and stars in their eponymous sketch show, French & Saunders, and has received international acclaim for writing and playing the lead role of Edina Monsoon in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. In her other work, she has guest starred in the American sitcoms Roseanne and Friends, and won the American People's Choice Award for voicing the wicked Fairy Godmother in DreamWorks' animated Shrek 2. More recently, she wrote and starred in Jam & Jerusalem and The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle. as Edina Monsoon Jennifer Jane Saunders is an English comedienne, screenwriter, singer and actress. She has won two BAFTAs, an International Emmy Award, a British Comedy Award, a Rose d'Or Light Entertainment Festival Award, two Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards, and a Peoples Choice Award. She first came into widespread attention in the 1980s and early 1990s when she became a member of The Comic Strip after graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama. Along with her comedy partner Dawn French, she writes and stars in their eponymous sketch show, French & Saunders, and has received international acclaim for writing and playing the lead role of Edina Monsoon in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. In her other work, she has guest starred in the American sitcoms Roseanne and Friends, and won the American People's Choice Award for voicing the wicked Fairy Godmother in DreamWorks' animated Shrek 2. More recently, she wrote and starred in Jam & Jerusalem and The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle. Joanna Lumley as Patsy Stone Julia Sawalha as Saffron Monsoon as Saffron Monsoon June Whitfield as Mother Dame June Rosemary Whitfield DBE was an English radio, television and film actress. Her big break was a lead in the BBC Light Programme radio comedy Take It from Here from 1953. Television roles soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career.

Dame June Rosemary Whitfield DBE was an English radio, television and film actress. Her big break was a lead in the BBC Light Programme radio comedy Take It from Here from 1953. Television roles soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career. Jane Horrocks as Bubble / Shirley Bassey as Bubble / Shirley Bassey Chris Colfer as Christopher Christopher Ryan as Marshall Christopher Ryan (né Papazoglou; 25 January 1950) is a British actor best known for his roles as Mike TheCoolPerson in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom, Tony Driscoll in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and as Edina Monsoon's ex-husband Marshall Turtle in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. He has also appeared as the McKendrick twins in One Foot in the Grave, and played Sontaran General Staal in Doctor Who in 2008. Christopher Ryan (né Papazoglou; 25 January 1950) is a British actor best known for his roles as Mike TheCoolPerson in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom, Tony Driscoll in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and as Edina Monsoon's ex-husband Marshall Turtle in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. He has also appeared as the McKendrick twins in One Foot in the Grave, and played Sontaran General Staal in Doctor Who in 2008. The rest of the cast → Crew of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Art Nikki Startup , Margaret Spöhrer , Emily Durtnall , Harry Banks , Laura Richardson Camera Roger McDonald , Chris Goodger , Josh Close , David Appleby Costume & Make-Up Aimee Callaway , Rebecca Hale , Charlotte Sewell , Patricia Ounroth-Rochwerg , Marilyn Rieul Directing Mandie Fletcher , Andrea Bamford Full backstage crew list →