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The Duchess

2008 · 1h 50m · Released

PG-13 Drama, History, Romance

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

Read the book by Amanda Foreman

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.0 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Duchess

Streaming now in the United States on MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free.

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Rent or buy in the United States on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Top cast and crew

Saul Dibb Director
Keira Knightley Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Ralph Fiennes Duke of Devonshire
Charlotte Rampling Lady Spencer
Dominic Cooper Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell Bess Foster
Simon McBurney Charles Fox
Aidan McArdle Richard Brinsley Sheridan
John Shrapnel General Grey
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Frequently asked questions about The Duchess

Where can I watch The Duchess in the United States?

The Duchess is available to stream on MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Duchess for free?

The Duchess streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Duchess?

The Duchess scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Duchess?

The Duchess stars Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper, and Hayley Atwell. Saul Dibb is the director.

How long is The Duchess?

The Duchess runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).

When did The Duchess come out?

The Duchess was released on September 5, 2008.

Which studio made The Duchess?

The Duchess was produced by Pathé Renn Productions, BBC Film, and BiM Distribuzione in Italy, the United Kingdom, and France.

What was the budget for The Duchess?

The Duchess was made on a budget of $17,759,769.

How much did The Duchess make at the box office?

The Duchess grossed $43,306,325 worldwide, against a budget of $17,759,769.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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