The United States DVD release of Mrs Henderson Presents brings the 2005 London‑set comedy to home audiences through a two‑disc set that offers a variety of special features as well as the full theatrical cut of the film. The front cover lists the film as a comedy and references its period setting during the inter‑war years, while the title card on the first disc announces the release date as 2006‑06‑16, putting the film into the bedroom of American households just a few years after its original theatrical run. The packaging emphasises the film’s historical accuracy, with style elements that echo the 1930s West End style that the original story romanticises. It is packaged with a poster that has recoloured Brighton‑holiday photographs of the lead characters, a monumental theatre building built to look likeزين timber. The back cover details the cast – from Judi Dench as the determined Mrs Henderson to Michael Caine and Patrick Tabber, while the credits on the insert emphasise a small but impressive cast that underscores the film’s authenticity. As part of the DVD offering an audio commentary by director Tim dated to the original 2005 shoot provides an uncommon look at the film’s historical inspiration. Another feature named “Behind the Scenes” shows a small selection of interviews with the cast that give a sense of how one on one with the director truly runs the show. The film’s one dose of commercial excitement is a single episode: “The Screenwriter’s Life”. The creative team also included a non‑fiction book that supports ^^the film.
For tech details the discs contain a 1080‑p video recording that matches the original film’s 24‑fps frame rate and the two discs offer a 5.1 surround sound track, making the experience close to the theatrical quality. The discs themselves are a slim two‑a‑piece that holds 4 GB of data, with dual‑disc formatting allowing a single disc to fit a story of 100 minutes. The DVD includes a “Deleted Scenes” track that offers a short sequence that does not appear on the film, showcasing the sort of extra material that the director considered cut. Alongside this the DVD offers a quick “Featurette” on “Revue History” that explains the cultural beat that inspired the film’s two‑stage setting. The DVD also has a small ‘Making Of’ feature that is 12 minutes in length and includes voice‑over clips that provide access to some of the problems the film encountered during production. Special features on the DVD include a handful of quotes from reviews that debuted the film in the United Kingdom, which in turn highlight the universal appeal of such a film. This range of extras expands the previous value proposition given that the DVD’s bonus content can serve as a catch‑up for those wishing to understand the film’s historical importance. The film carries a G rating, and is a perfect solution for a wide audience.
The DVD also references a marketing tie‑in that was announced a few weeks before its release. It states that a small game of “Mrs Henderson Presents” was added to iOctavio.com on 2006‑03‑24, bringing this interactive element to the world of video gaming. Those who take the DVD to a screen can also quickly learn that the game is part of a niche market for the film, one that allows a player to stage a revue that mirrors what the film’s characters set up. The smart move by the studio is that the game and DVD release were intentionally aligned to have a synergistic tie‑in across the digital line. The game includes a lobby in a historical English theater, with trivia about drama from the era, marketing the website. The DVD thus complements this gaming entry, offering fans a cohesive experience between the film on the screen and the game. The game’s success is part of the wider marketing case that underscored the film’s release. The final tagline on the boot packaging reads “A Playful Tribute to the Enduring Power of The Stage”, appealing to fans of drama, period pieces, or just a humorous, charming film.