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The Duchess

Seen it?

2008 | 110 min | Drama, History, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Pride & Prejudice or Anna Karenina, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Costume Design. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 more BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $43 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 380K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Saul Dibb

  • Keira KnightleyGeorgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
  • Ralph FiennesDuke of Devonshire
  • Charlotte RamplingLady Spencer
  • Dominic CooperCharles Grey
  • Hayley AtwellBess Foster
  • Simon McBurneyCharles Fox
  • Aidan McArdleRichard Brinsley Sheridan
  • John ShrapnelGeneral Grey
  • Alistair PetrieHeaton
  • Patrick GodfreyDr. Neville