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The Duchess

2008Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

DramaHistory
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic626.7Rotten Tomatoes62%67%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Based on the incredible true story.

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Feels like

  • Period Biographical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • High Society Satire
  • Female Agency & Constraint
  • Costume Drama Spectacle
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Saul Dibb
Written by
Anders Thomas Jensen, Jeffrey Hatcher, Saul Dibb
Produced by
Gabrielle Tana, Michael Kuhn
Music by
Rachel Portman

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Facts

September 5, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
September 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, United Kingdom, France
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
66 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Costume Drama, The Mistress, Costume Porn +9

  • Costume Drama
  • The Mistress
  • Costume Porn
  • Questionable Consent
  • Historical In-Joke
  • Biopic
  • Love Triangle
  • Spirited Young Lady
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Marital Rape License
  • The Gambling Addict
  • Hypocrite

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Duchess?"

Questions about The Duchess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Duchess?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Duchess is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is The Duchess worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 62).

Is The Duchess okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Duchess good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Duchess plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Duchess use?

Costume DramaThe MistressCostume PornQuestionable ConsentHistorical In-JokeBiopicLove TriangleSpirited Young LadyArranged MarriageMarital Rape LicenseThe Gambling AddictHypocriteand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Costume Drama, The Mistress, and Costume Porn.