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The Duke

2021·Movie
1h 36min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

A real life story, class and money, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A priceless true story.

In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happens next becomes the stuff of legend.
Feel-Good Heist StoryWorking-Class HeroBased on True EventsSocial CommentaryBritish CharmClass ConflictQuirky & HeartwarmingRedemptive Arc

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Duke legally?

The Duke is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Duke worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Duke rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Duke?

1 h 36 min

The Duke runs 1 h 36 min.

Is The Duke based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Duke?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Duke higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Duke a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$14 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Duke in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Duke?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Duke in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.