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The Duke

2021Movie1 h 36 minR

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about a real life story and class and money.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Heist Story
  • Working-Class Hero
  • Based on True Events
  • Social Commentary
  • British Charm
  • Class Conflict
  • Quirky & Heartwarming
  • Redemptive Arc

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Roger Michell

Everyone

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Facts

July 23, 2021 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
July 23, 2021
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
63 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Duke?"

Questions about The Duke

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Duke?

In the United States, The Duke streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Duke worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Duke okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Duke make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).