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The Lady and the Duke

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2001 | 129 min | Drama, History, Romance, War

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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 The Young Victoria or The Duchess, start here.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Grace Dalrymple Elliot is a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution. Determined to maintain her stiff upper lip and pampered life despite the upheaval, Grace continues her friendship with the Duke of Orléans while risking her life and liberty to protect a fugitive.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Éric Rohmer

  • Lucy RussellGrace Elliot
  • Jean-Claude DreyfusLe duc d'Orléans
  • RosetteFanchette
  • Marie RivièreMadame Laurent
  • Charlotte VéryVergniaud
  • Léonard CobiantChampcenetz
  • François MarthouretDumouriez
  • Caroline MorinNanon
  • Serge RenkoVergniaud
  • Éric ViellardOsselin